The document discusses the effectiveness of mobile applications in managing obesity, highlighting their advantages over traditional methods such as paper diaries. Key findings suggest that digital interventions lead to significant weight loss and greater adherence to programs. It also mentions various app categories for self-monitoring, calorie counting, and exercise tracking, alongside a pilot program for health practitioners to prescribe these apps.

1. Apt Apps for mObesity:
Smart phone apps for enhancing
obesity management
George Mathew, MD, MBA
September 28, 2012

2. Recent Press

3. Recent Press
Jan 31, 2012
August 19, 2012
August 28, 2012
Jul 10, 2012

4. Why mobile apps and
obesity (mObesity)?
Success for Use of a digital PDA
technology-based vs a paper diary2
interventions Both interventions had
involves1: significant weight loss
(p<0.01)
① Self-monitoring Greater number of pts
② Counselor feedback losing >5% weight ( 63%
③ Social support vs 46%)
④ Use of a structured Greater median
program adherence (90% vs 55%)
⑤ Use of an individually Also showed greater
tailored program waist circumference
and fat intake
reductions
1. Khaylis, A., et al, ‘A review of efficacious technology-based weight loss interventions: Five key components’
Telemed J E Health 2010 Nov; 16(9):931-8.
2. Burke, LE et al, ‘The effect of electronic self-monitoring on weight loss and dietary intake : a randomized
behavioral weight loss trial. ‘ Obesity, 2011 Feb; 19(2):338-44.

5. App Categories – Self
Monitoring
Input
Calorie Counting/Diet & Nutrition
Physical Activity/Exercise
Output
Body Weight

6. mObesity apps
examples
Dietary Apps Exercise Apps
Weight Apps

7. mObesity apps
examples

8. How do I get paid?
G0447 - Obesity Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT)
BMI >= 30 kg/m2
Must show 3kg
loss to proceed
1m 2-6 m 7-12 m
intensive behavioral counseling and therapy to promote sustained
weight loss through high-intensity interventions on diet and exercise
• Nutrition and Calorie Counting Apps
• Exercise and Weight tracking apps
• + or – wireless scales

9. Local Resource
• A curated mobile app store, offering
both Apple and non-Apple platform
apps for healthcare professionals
and patients.
• Owned by the business arm of the
Greater New York Hospital
Association (WMC is a member)
Happtique has opened a mobile app prescription pilot
program - the mRx™ Pilot Program, to study health
practicioners prescribing apps.
Find out more at www.happtique.com

10. Questions?
Email: mathewg@wcmc.com
Thank you!