Experiences of an internet-delivered treatment of obesity: A qualitative study
Annika Imhagen, Stefan Jansson, Fredrik Söderqvist, Jan Karlsson, Marije Galavazi, Agneta Anderzén Carlsson
TL;DR
This study explores how people experience online obesity treatments, finding they help with lifestyle changes but may not meet weight loss expectations.
Contribution
The study provides new qualitative insights into the challenges and benefits of internet-based obesity treatments.
Findings
Internet-delivered treatment can help change lifestyle habits.
Participants often did not meet their weight loss expectations.
Life circumstances made it hard to commit to the treatment.
Abstract
•Internet-delivered obesity treatment can help change lifestyle habits•Expectations for weight loss were not met•Life circumstances made it difficult to commit to treatment•Internet-delivered treatment is not for everyone Internet-delivered obesity treatment can help change lifestyle habits Expectations for weight loss were not met Life circumstances made it difficult to commit to treatment Internet-delivered treatment is not for everyone
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Taxonomy
TopicsMobile Health and mHealth Applications · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Eating Disorders and Behaviors