Jessica L Unick1, Christine A Pellegrini2, Kathryn E Demos3, Leah Dorfman3. 1. The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, 196 Richmond Street, Providence, RI, 02903, USA. junick@lifespan.org. 2. Technology Center to Promote Healthy Lifestyles, Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA. 3. The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, 196 Richmond Street, Providence, RI, 02903, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There is a large variability in response to behavioral weight loss (WL) programs. Reducing rates of obesity and diabetes may require more individuals to achieve clinically significant WL post-treatment. Given that WL within the first 1-2 months of a WL program is associated with long-term WL, it may be possible to improve treatment outcomes by identifying and providing additional intervention to those with poor initial success (i.e., "early non-responders"). We review the current literature regarding early non-response to WL programs and discuss how adaptive interventions can be leveraged as a strategy to "rescue" early non-responders. RECENT FINDINGS: Preliminary findings suggest that adaptive interventions, specifically stepped care approaches, offer promise for improving outcomes among early non-responders. Future studies need to determine the optimal time point and threshold for intervening and the type of early intervention to employ. Clinicians and researchers should consider the discussed factors when making treatment decisions.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There is a large variability in response to behavioral weight loss (WL) programs. Reducing rates of obesity and diabetes may require more individuals to achieve clinically significant WL post-treatment. Given that WL within the first 1-2 months of a WL program is associated with long-term WL, it may be possible to improve treatment outcomes by identifying and providing additional intervention to those with poor initial success (i.e., "early non-responders"). We review the current literature regarding early non-response to WL programs and discuss how adaptive interventions can be leveraged as a strategy to "rescue" early non-responders. RECENT FINDINGS: Preliminary findings suggest that adaptive interventions, specifically stepped care approaches, offer promise for improving outcomes among early non-responders. Future studies need to determine the optimal time point and threshold for intervening and the type of early intervention to employ. Clinicians and researchers should consider the discussed factors when making treatment decisions.
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