Citation
Wood, Brian S.; Lynch, David H.; Spangler, Hillary B.; Roderka, Meredith N.; Petersen, Curtis L.; & Batsis, John A. (2023). Long-Term Weight Change after a Technology-Based Weight Loss Intervention. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 71(3), 981-985. PMCID: PMC10023293Abstract
The proportion of older adults classified as having obesity now exceeds 35% and has led to a concomitant rise in the rates of obesity-related disability. Previous weight loss studies have shown that caloric restriction alone can lead to detrimental effects on muscle function and declines in physical function in older adults. Programs that also include structured resistance and aerobic exercise plans have demonstrated synergistic improvements in physical function. However, access to such programs is limited, particularly for patients residing in rural areas. Thus, this demographic may benefit from the technology-based delivery of health promotion interventions. We previously published feasibility findings from a 6-month technology-based intervention that offered dietary counseling and a structured exercise program for 53 older adults with obesity. This multicomponent diet and exercise intervention was acceptable and feasible, resulted in 4.7 ± 3.5% weight loss, and demonstrated improvements in physical function (30-s sit-to-stand: +3.1 ± 4.2 reps; 6-min walk: +42.0 ± 77.3 m). Questions remain regarding the long-term sustainability of weight loss interventions, particularly for older adults. This report shares our findings on its long-term sustainability 1 year after completion of the active intervention for both participants who responded significantly to the initial intervention and those who did not.URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18088Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2023Journal Title
Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyAuthor(s)
Wood, Brian S.Lynch, David H.
Spangler, Hillary B.
Roderka, Meredith N.
Petersen, Curtis L.
Batsis, John A.