Connected devices for weight loss: lessons learned from field interventions conducted between 2004 and 2018

Madeleine Besson () and Patricia Gurviez
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Madeleine Besson: LITEM - Laboratoire en Innovation, Technologies, Economie et Management (EA 7363) - UEVE - Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne - IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], IMT-BS - MMS - Département Management, Marketing et Stratégie - TEM - Télécom Ecole de Management - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] - IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris]
Patricia Gurviez: GENIAL - Ingénierie, Procédés, Aliments - INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique - AgroParisTech

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Abstract: The present study sought to identify the efficacy of connected weight management programs through a systematic literature review. Digital devices supporting weight loss programs have evolved from reminders using the short message system to self-quantification through mobile applications. Although less effective than face-to-face individualized programs, many programs mediated by communication technologies have proven effective for weight loss. Given their low cost and the size of the overweight population, public policies should integrate these devices more strongly in their efforts to combat obesity. Furthermore, we recommend integrating more theory-based behavior change techniques and co-creating weight loss programs with the consumers of the devices.

Keywords: Systematic Literature Review; Wieght loss; Behaviour change; Connected devices; Healthcare monitoring (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019-11-21
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Published in 6th French-Austrian-German Workshop on Consumer Behavior. "Influencing consumers' behaviors – 'Art nouveau' in consumer research", Nov 2019, Nancy, France

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