Pilot Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Initial Outcomes of a Primary Care Weight Loss Intervention With Peer Coaches
Conclusions
Results of this pilot study indicated that a primary care weight management program including group-based visits and peer-delivered telephone contacts achieved significant weight loss among predominantly African American patients with weight-related comorbidities, including diabetes and prediabetes. Additional research is needed to examine the long-term outcomes of this novel approach and to identify program components supporting patients’ success.
Source: The Diabetes Educator - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dutton, G. R., Phillips, J. M., Kukkamalla, M., Cherrington, A. L., Safford, M. M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
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