Improving Childhood Obesity Treatment Using New Technologies: The ETIOBE System

Baños, Rosa; Cebolla, Ausiàs; Botella, Cristina; García‐Palacios, Azucena; Oliver, Elia; Zaragozá, Irene; Raya, Mariano Alcañiz

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“…In view of the poor adherence to diets and exercise, novel strategies have also been envisaged, including “e-health platforms”. These are aimed at improving treatment compliance and promoting the mechanisms of patients self-control, to obtain weight loss maintenance, and to prevent relapse by establishing healthy lifestyle habits [19]. …”

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Therapeutic options in pediatric non alcoholic fatty liver disease: current status and future directions

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The epidemics of overweight and obesity has resulted in a significant increase of non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a potentially progressive condition. Currently, obesity related hepatopathy represents therefore the main cause of pediatric chronic liver disease. The first choice treatment at all ages is weight loss and/or lifestyle changes, however compliance is very poor and a pharmacological approach has become necessary. In the present article we present a systematic literature review focusing on established pediatric NALFD drugs (ursodeoxycholic acid, insulin sensitizers, and antioxidants) and on innovative therapeutic options as well.Regarding the former ones, a pediatric pilot study highlighted that ursodeoxycholic acid is not efficient on transaminases levels and bright liver. Similarly, a recent large scale, multicenter randomized clinical trial (TONIC study) showed that also insulin sensitizers and antioxidant vitamin E have scarce effects on serum transaminase levels. Among a large series of novel therapeutic approaches acting on recently proposed different pathomechanisms, probiotics seem hitherto the most interesting and reasonable option for their safety and tolerability. Toll-like receptors modifiers, Pentoxifylline, and Farnesoid X receptors agonists have been still poorly investigated, and will need further studies before becoming possible promising innovative therapeutic strategies.

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Therapeutic options in pediatric non alcoholic fatty liver disease: current status and future directions

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“…Finally, as part of the protocol of a randomized controlled trial in 3-to 10-year-old children, one paper showcased a technology under development to integrate treatment across settings [69]. ETIOBE (e-therapy for obese children) is a comprehensive package of electronic monitoring systems that provide integrated platforms to allow data linkage and transfer for the clinician and the participant in personal computer and mobile device formats [70].…”

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Current Trends in Childhood Obesity Research

2012

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Childhood obesity is a global health issue. To identify research trends and gaps of childhood obesity research, we reviewed MEDLINE publications from January 2011 to May 2012 and qualitatively analyzed the major domains and themes of research focus. Major domains are: measurements, obesity correlates, prevention interventions, treatment interventions, and policy issues. Key advances and innovations are highlighted within each domain. Emerging areas include the advancement of measurement methodologies that simultaneously capture individual and contextual information across time, analysis of policy problems, and the development of multilevel, community interventions. However, few effective and sustainable interventions are exemplified; some strategies are promising. Recommendations for future research includes the adoption of a systems approach that integrates individual, environmental, and policy change, the scale up and diffusion of innovations, studies of intended and unintended policy impacts, and the design and testing of effective social marketing strategies.

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“…Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are important tools for health promotion and have been associated with increased accessibility, equity, effectiveness, and quality of the provided services (Baños, ; Baulch, Chester, & Brennan, ). eHealth interventions are associated with a more rational use of health services and support the decision‐making process (Modi, Zeller, Xanthakos, Jenkins, & Inge, ; Schoeppe et al, ), turning health institutions more efficient, skilled and flexible to meet the needs of patients and professionals (Tate et al, ; Turner, Spruijt‐Metz, Wen, & Hingle, ).…”

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Controlled trial of an mHealth intervention to promote healthy behaviours in adolescence (TeenPower): Effectiveness analysis

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Martinho

Reis

et al. 2020

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim To evaluate the effectiveness on lifestyle change of an mHealth intervention to promote healthy behaviours in adolescence (TeenPower) and to analyse the predictors of the mHealth intervention effectiveness. Design This study is designed as a non‐randomized controlled trial with a two‐arm structure. Methods Adolescents of 12–16‐year old were recruited from three school districts, with access to the Internet and smartphone/tablet devices. The intervention group was invited to engage in the mHealth intervention (TeenPower) for 6 months in addition to a school‐based intervention. The control group only followed the school‐based intervention. A repeated measures factorial ANOVA was used and the main effectiveness outcome was the lifestyle change measured by the adolescent lifestyle profile. Results The outcomes of the mHealth intervention (TeenPower) show a significant effect on nutrition (ƞ2p = 0.03, p = .03), positive life perspective (ƞ2p = 0.04, p = .01), and global lifestyle (ƞ2p = 0.02, p = .05), with a dropout rate of 62.1%. The analysis of the effectiveness predictors of the mHealth intervention suggested that older adolescents tended to show a significant increase in the rates of stress management (r = .40; p < .05). Conclusions Although the considerable dropout rate, the mHealth intervention presented significant impact on multiple lifestyle domains, providing support for the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for health promotion as an add‐on to standard interdisciplinary interventions. Impact Adolescents must have the necessary and appropriate knowledge for the correct and responsible decision‐making regarding their health and lifestyle. Innovative strategies (mHealth intervention) were used to promote healthy behaviours. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an mHealth intervention (TeenPower) specifically designed for adolescents. We found a significant impact in several lifestyle domains such as health responsibility, nutrition, positive life perspective, and global lifestyle.

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Improving Childhood Obesity Treatment Using New Technologies: The ETIOBE System

Cited by 26 publications

References 12 publications

Therapeutic options in pediatric non alcoholic fatty liver disease: current status and future directions

Therapeutic options in pediatric non alcoholic fatty liver disease: current status and future directions

Current Trends in Childhood Obesity Research

Controlled trial of an mHealth intervention to promote healthy behaviours in adolescence (TeenPower): Effectiveness analysis

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