Effectiveness of a Smartphone Application for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome Components Focusing on Weight Loss: A Preliminary Study

Toro‐Ramos, Tatiana; Lee, Dong Hwa; Kim, Young–In; Michaelides, Andreas; Oh, Tae Jung; Kim, Kyoung Min; Jang, Hak Chul; Lim, Soo

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“…Out of the 28,905 apps available across all platforms, only 0.05% of them were developed with professional guidance (Nichols, 2017). Nevertheless, smartphones apps possess the capacity to deliver cost-effective, evidence-based, and personalized weight loss interventions with the warranted input of healthcare professionals (Siriwoen, Chongsuwat, Tansakul, & Siri, 2018; Toro-Ramos et al, 2017).…”

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Can Mobile Technology Improve Weight Loss in Overweight Adults? A Systematic Review

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The purpose of this systematic review was to identify evidence concerning the effectiveness of mobile applications and wearable devices for weight loss in overweight adults. A database search of PubMed and CINAHL yielded 12 eligible articles following the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inclusion criteria consisted of studies primarily pertaining to obesity, inclusion of adult population only (18 years and older), use of experimental study designs only, use of mobile apps or wearable devices as intervention(s), and primary outcome of weight loss. Overall, the research evidence suggests that mobile apps and wearables are effective self-regulating tools for weight loss. Although study design concerns, such as lack of non-intervention comparator groups, prevent a definitive conclusion regarding the relative power of mobile apps and wearables over other self-monitoring methods, evidence indicates that mobile technology can be used as integral tools within overarching weight loss strategies recommended in the primary care setting.

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“…That study found that 22.7% of app users reduced their weight by more than 10% compared to the baseline weight. Similarly, a weight loss intervention study of 104 Korean adults aged 20-60 years with a BMI ≥23 kg/m 2 showed that the use of the Noom Coach app with daily dietary coaching resulted in a significant weight change of –7.5% after a 15-week intervention period compared to baseline [ 32 ].…”

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Use of a Smartphone App for Weight Loss Versus a Paper-Based Dietary Diary in Overweight Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial

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Background Mobile health (mHealth) tools may be useful platforms for dietary monitoring and assessment. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile dietary self-monitoring app for weight loss versus a paper-based diary among adults with a BMI of 23 kg/m2 or above. Methods A total of 33 men and 17 women aged 18-39 years participated in a 6-week randomized controlled trial. We randomly assigned participants to one of two groups: (1) a smartphone app group (n=25) or (2) a paper-based diary group (n=25). The smartphone app group recorded foods and dietary supplements that they consumed and received immediate dietary feedback using Well-D, a dietary self-monitoring app developed by our team. The paper-based diary group was instructed to record foods or supplements that they consumed using a self-recorded diary. The primary outcomes were weight, BMI, waist circumference, body fat mass, and skeletal muscle mass. We also examined changes in nutrient intake, including energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, using 3-day 24-hour recalls. Differences in changes between the two groups were analyzed using independent t tests or Wilcoxon Mann-Whitney tests. All of the data were analyzed using intent-to-treat analysis. Results The mean number of days recorded was 18.5 (SD 14.1) for the app group and 15.5 (SD 10.1) for the paper-based diary group. The differences in changes in weight, BMI, and waist circumference were not significantly different between the app group and paper-based diary group (P=.33, .34, and .70, respectively). Similarly, changes in body fat mass or skeletal muscle mass did not differ between the two groups (P=.71 and .054, respectively). Although energy intake was reduced in both groups, there was no significant difference in changes in energy intake between the two groups (P=.98). Conclusions There were no differences in changes in anthropometric measures and nutrient intake between the app group and the paper-based diary group. Both mobile dietary self-monitoring app and paper-based diary may be useful for improving anthropometric measures. Trial Registration Clinical Research Information Service KCT0003170; https://cris.nih.go.kr/cris/search/search_result_st01_en.jsp?seq=11642&ltype=&rtype=

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“…Finally, although the use of different mobile phone applications in several studies [9,11,19,51] shows a positive outcome in increasing the awareness of the quality of food intake, improving dietary habits and educating individuals, it is clear that the implementation of mHealth applications for fruit and/or vegetable intake promotion can deeply affect the final outcome. Moreover, it seems that only monitoring fruit and/or vegetable intake may not be sufficiently engaging; thus, implementing smart techniques for individual engagement, such as expert feedback [9,10,12,19] or positive rewards, could affect the final success of the mobile phone application [12,19]. In other words, it is well known that the effectiveness of mHealth applications depends on the usability their interface, feedback, rewards, and so on.…”

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“…Mobile technologies have been demonstrated to be a valid tool for dietary self-monitoring [18]. Toro-Ramos et al showed that using a mobile phone application that provides nutritional and behavioural education together with coaching promoted clinically significant long-term weight loss, reduced blood glucose levels and improved different lipid markers in overweight and obese individuals [19]. There are several basic mobile and web journaling applications that allow users to set weight-loss goals, collect daily calorie target chart data to reflect trends over time, and record food consumption and exercise levels.…”

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Potential Use of Mobile Phone Applications for Self-Monitoring and Increasing Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Systematized Review

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A wide range of chronic diseases could be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices, such as consuming five portions of fruits and vegetables daily, although the majority of the adult population does not meet this recommendation. The use of mobile phone applications for health purposes has greatly increased; these applications guide users in real time through various phases of behavioural change. This review aimed to assess the potential of self-monitoring mobile phone health (mHealth) applications to increase fruit and vegetable intake. PubMed and Web of Science were used to conduct this systematized review, and the inclusion criteria were: randomized controlled trials evaluating mobile phone applications focused on increasing fruit and/or vegetable intake as a primary or secondary outcome performed from 2008 to 2018. Eight studies were included in the final assessment. The interventions described in six of these studies were effective in increasing fruit and/or vegetable intake. Targeting stratified populations and using long-lasting interventions were identified as key aspects that could influence the effectiveness of these interventions. In conclusion, evidence shows the effectiveness of mHealth application interventions to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Further research is needed to design effective interventions and to determine their efficacy over the long term.

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Effectiveness of a Smartphone Application for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome Components Focusing on Weight Loss: A Preliminary Study

Abstract: This advanced smartphone app was a useful tool to maintain weight loss in overweight or obese people.

Cited by 46 publications

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Can Mobile Technology Improve Weight Loss in Overweight Adults? A Systematic Review

Can Mobile Technology Improve Weight Loss in Overweight Adults? A Systematic Review

Use of a Smartphone App for Weight Loss Versus a Paper-Based Dietary Diary in Overweight Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial

Potential Use of Mobile Phone Applications for Self-Monitoring and Increasing Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Systematized Review

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