Citation
Batsis, John A.; Petersen, Curtis L.; Clark, Matthew M.; Cook, Summer B.; Lopez-Jimenez, Francisco; Al-Nimr, Rima I.; Pidgeon, Dawna M.; Kotz, David F.; Mackenzie, Todd A.; & Bartels, Stephen J. (2021). A Weight Loss Intervention Augmented by a Wearable Device in Rural Older Adults with Obesity: A Feasibility Study. Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 76(1), 95-100. PMCID: PMC7756700Abstract
BACKGROUND: Older persons with obesity aged 65+ residing in rural areas have reduced access to weight management programs due to geographic isolation. The ability to integrate technology into health promotion interventions shows a potential to reach this underserved population.METHODS: A 12-week pilot in 28 older rural adults with obesity (body mass index [BMI]
URL
https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glaa115Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2021Journal Title
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical SciencesAuthor(s)
Batsis, John A.Petersen, Curtis L.
Clark, Matthew M.
Cook, Summer B.
Lopez-Jimenez, Francisco
Al-Nimr, Rima I.
Pidgeon, Dawna M.
Kotz, David F.
Mackenzie, Todd A.
Bartels, Stephen J.