Using an Acceptance-Based Behavioral Approach as a supplement to obesity treatment: A stepped-care approach

ConclusionsIn this investigation, approximately half of the participants were able to lose a clinically significant amount of weight utilizing a minimally intensive intervention with little additional support. MISS-ABT participants were adherent to treatment and lost significantly more weight than participants eligible for stepped care but randomized to continue with SH. A number of psychological factors discriminated between those who were successful and unsuccessful at losing weight. The current preliminary research offers support to continue investigating ABT's potential beneficial effects in promoting weight loss outcomes.
Source: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research