19. emerging technologies and virtual medicine (complete)

Question 1

is there data comparing tech based interventions to conventional (face to face) management?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

is it proven that tech based inverventions beneficial?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

what is the definition of conventional obesity management?

Answer 3

face to face weight management program including education about nutrition, exercise and/or a behavioural change component

Question 4

what is the definition of ‘usual obesity management?’

Answer 4

Refers to the lack of active or intentional weight management for patients living with obesity. This includes typical primary care, whereby there are no dedicated visits or education surrounding the management of obesity

Question 5

Conventional obesity management programs have been shown to
be effective in achieving long-term weight reductions in patients
living with obesity (t/f)

Answer 5

f - short-term weight reduction

Question 6

what is the challenge in obesity management?

Answer 6

to maintain or improve upon proven programs by maintaining the supportive aspects of conventional programming that include social and clinical support, accountability and personal feedback on a long-term basis.

Question 7

combination of tech-based management with conventional care augments weight management has benefit, but only tech strategies remains inconclusive. (t/f)

Answer 7

t

Question 8

Incorporating individualized care,
whether through face-to-face encounters or technological means,
may provide improved weight loss and possibly improved obesity
management. (t/f)

Answer 8

t

Question 9

A major downfall to many conventional programs?

Answer 9

high prevalence of weight regain over the long term following treatment.

Question 10

what are the limited factors when recommending use of tech in obesity?

Answer 10

1. studies do not implement any tntervention for the control group, or use wait-list controls;
2. implement multiple interventions in intervention group;
3. short FU times (6 weeks to 6 months)
4. methodological flaws;
5. exclusion of patients that have recently engaged in obesity management programs or strength and endurance training