Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Testing Use of Smartphone Technology for Obesity Treatment
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Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Testing Use of Smartphone Technology for Obesity Treatment
- 1. RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED PILOT STUDY TESTING USE OF SMARTPHONE TECHNOLOGY FOR OBESITY TREATMENT Name Insitution
- 2. Introduction • Telehealth is defines as the use of electronic information and devices to support both short and long-distance health care, promote patient education and improve health administration. • Technological devices such as smartphones and tablets have been utilized in transforming health • Use of smartphones to treat obesity is one of the latest technology under research.
- 3. Obesity
- 4. The Problem • Obesity is a serious health care issue in America • With over 50% of the population affected with the issue, proper approach needs to be implemented. • More than a third of American adult (37.5%) ae obese • The rate is predicted to increase by 25% by the end of the year 2030 • Reduction of obesity case by 50% will result to a reduction in lifestyle diseases and the general cost of health care services.
- 5. Research on obesity • Previous and on going research has linked obesity to pooor eating habit, inactivity and increase calory levels • More than 60% of patients dealing with obese patients have expressed that they find it difficult to monitor activities of their patients.
- 6. The solution- use of smartphone technology • Research evidence on previous health issues indicate that mobile phones are useful for physical intervention • With close to 6000 consumer health care applications for phones, identifying the correct type software is significant
- 7. Goals of the Research • To test the effectiveness of the project • To evaluate its performance • To address trend of utilization of smartphone in controlling health care issues
- 8. Data Collection • Data collection on the study involved both interview and randomized processes • 68 participant were involved in the study some of who used the smartphone while others did not.
- 9. The Results • More than 50% showed positive reaction to the system. With 68 participants, 78% females and the rest makes, the effects were noted to be the same for all groups. • From the pilot study, 58% of the participants were stratified with the use and functionality of the systems.
- 10. Pros of using smartphone technology for obesity treatment • Enhances self-reported physical activity among patients • The flexibility of the technology encourages many people to try it. • Makes the treatment method more personal
- 11. Cons • It is difficult to analyse if all the users are taking the required treatment plan • The smart phone does not help in checking regular calories • Users are only given guidelines on how to use the mechanisms and occasional checks done after a few weeks or days. • Tracking individual performance with the smartphone can be challenging
- 12. Conclusion • The internet and technology ahs transformed how obesity ifs treated and prevented • It is difficult to analyse if all the users are taking the required treatment plan. • The large respondents dropout from the trial indicates the need for a more specific and controlled trail in future. • Retention strategies such as counselling and robust intervention need to need to be involved to make the trial successful.
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Editor's Notes
- Telehealth is defines as the use of electronic information and devices to support both short and long-distance health care, promote patient education and improve health administration. Technological devices such as the internet, tablets and laptops are used to facilitate this. The same principle has been used in treating and controlling technology. Through randomized controlled pilot study testing use of smartphone technology for obesity treatment, evidence based finding have been given on the benefits of technology to increased physical activity.
- Obesity is one of the leading cause of physical inactivity and deaths in America. 37. 5% of US adults are obese. 60% of this population reflect people from lower and lower middle class. Obesity increases the risks for other lifestyle diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, stroke, hypertension, some cancers and hyperlipidaemia. Reduction of obesity case by 50% will result to a reduction in lifestyle diseases and the general cost of health care services. The budgetary allocation has been increased over the years to the trillion mark to deal with tis issue. American national guideline target the reduction of obesity through increased physical activity, change of diet and caloric restriction.
- Research has demonstrated the need of change in approach in dealing with obesity. Findings indicate that weight loss, change of diet and improvement of cardiovascular exercises as effective mechanisms of dealing with obesity. The despite the guidelines, the monitoring and following up on cases has been an issue. To solve this, the focus on telehealth and other related technologies have been emphasised. More than 60% of patients dealing with obese patients have expressed that they find it difficult to monitor activities of their patients. Establishment of diverse strategies to enhance a productive environment for patients to engage in the treatment process is essential.
- Research evidence on previous health issues indicate that mobile phones are useful for physical intervention. Rigorous clinical training have applied strong theoretical models while isolating the idea that technology is limited. Common barrier to change of individual behaviour include issues such as inflexibility of items and lack of monitoring. Smartphone technology provide a suitable ground for doctors and patients to monitor on regular physical activities reducing the rate of obesity. With close to 6000 consumer health care applications for phones, identifying the correct type software is significant. The current pilot study is to evaluate the acceptance, efficacy and feasibility of the applications and its relation to obesity is a major problem.
- The addressed goals provide a platform for more research to be done in relation to the topic. Technology has transformed health care industries in a dynamic way. The new invention of using smartphones to regulate obesity is essential. Monitoring the patients using the smartphone device provides an analysis of excepted outcome and possible advancement to be made to the equipment.
- Data collection on the study involved both interview and randomized processes. The collected data was essential in developing an argument to the effectiveness of using smartphone in monitoring of obese patients. The smart coach for lifestyle management focused on 68 participants who received one intervention after every six months. Based on the feedback, an intensive diet and structured exercise was given to the participants. On the second round, a less intensive diet was issued and the third approach saw an increase of counselling exercises. Randomized counselling and intervention by self-monitoring smartphone technology were instrumental in making proper results.
- According to the pilot results, more than 50% showed positive reaction to the system. With 68 participants, 78% females and the rest makes, the effects were noted to be the same for all groups. Sociodemographic was not an issue in the study as most of them were from a basic anthropic system. From the pilot study, 58% of the participants were stratified with the use and functionality of the systems.
- Enhances self-reported physical activity among patients. The use of the technology can lead to increased awareness of the patient in relation to their health. The technology which has been advanced to enhance a sense of Personal responsibility. The flexibility of the technology is another advantage. The technology also motivates people to work on their health as they are assured of support from their medical team. For the first three weeks, the research indicated an increase in vegetable intake among smartphone users. The zeal instilled helps individuals to become more aware of their situation and make strategic steps to become better.
- It is difficult to analyse if all the users are taking the required treatment plan. It is one thing for users to claim to have changed their diet and another thing to see the result. From the pilot, vegetable intake among smartphone users was said to decrease slightly after two months of usage. This means that individuals lose hope as they get along with the activities secondly, the smart phone does not help in checking regular calories. Users are only given guidelines on how to use the mechanisms and occasional checks done after a few weeks or days. With this, it is hard to track weekly or monthly progress.
- Diversifying health care treatment options is essential is establishing a suitable treatment method of chronic health issues. Obesity as an illness sis related to many other lifestyle illness. The pilot trial of weight intervention through the use of smartphone has proved that technology can indeed help to deal with obesity. Even though some personal initiative is required, advanced search and investment in this area is likely to create positive results. The large respondents dropout from the trial indicates the need for a more specific and controlled trail in future. Retention strategies such as counselling and robust intervention need to need to be involved to make the trial successful. Additionally, testing on a larger sample will lead to substantial collection of data regarding the problem of obesity and use of technology to solve it.