Mobile App Helps in Weight Loss Program
Auf FriendFeed mit anderen teilen Mobile technology could potentially revolutionize the way medicine is practiced; for instance, emerging research suggests mobile phones using text messaging and monitoring can be a useful addition to health programs. A new study evaluated a weight-loss intervention delivered by a smartphone application that provided support to individuals embarking on a partial meal replacement program (MRP). Researchers randomly assigned overweight or obese women to one of two study groups: an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group received an MRP Support app and the control group received a static app based on the information available with the MRP. Fifty-eight adult women participated in the eight-week trial. Researchers found users of the support app were more engaged than those using the control app. Specifically, women in the intervention group reported a greater mood boost than those in the control group. At Week 8, t...