Erschienen in:
01.09.2017 | Obesity (J McCaffery, Section Editor)
Initial Weight Loss Response as an Indicator for Providing Early Rescue Efforts to Improve Long-term Treatment Outcomes
verfasst von:
Jessica L. Unick, Christine A. Pellegrini, Kathryn E. Demos, Leah Dorfman
Erschienen in:
Current Diabetes Reports
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Ausgabe 9/2017
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
There is a large variability in response to behavioral weight loss (WL) programs. Reducing rates of obesity and diabetes may require more individuals to achieve clinically significant WL post-treatment. Given that WL within the first 1–2 months of a WL program is associated with long-term WL, it may be possible to improve treatment outcomes by identifying and providing additional intervention to those with poor initial success (i.e., “early non-responders”). We review the current literature regarding early non-response to WL programs and discuss how adaptive interventions can be leveraged as a strategy to “rescue” early non-responders.
Recent Findings
Preliminary findings suggest that adaptive interventions, specifically stepped care approaches, offer promise for improving outcomes among early non-responders.
Summary
Future studies need to determine the optimal time point and threshold for intervening and the type of early intervention to employ. Clinicians and researchers should consider the discussed factors when making treatment decisions.