Evaluation of a Digital Behavioral Counseling Program for Reducing Risk Factors for Chronic Disease in a Workforce

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a digitally delivered, intensive behavioral counseling program for a workforce at risk for obesity-related chronic disease. METHODS: Employees were offered a digital health program modeled after the diabetes prevention program (DPP). Annual workforce health assessments were us...

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Autores principales: Wilson, Mark G., Castro Sweet, Cynthia M., Edge, Michael D., Madero, Erica N., McGuire, Megan, Pilsmaker, Megan, Carpenter, Dan, Kirschner, Scott
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2017
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5540355/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28650899
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001091
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Sumario:OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a digitally delivered, intensive behavioral counseling program for a workforce at risk for obesity-related chronic disease. METHODS: Employees were offered a digital health program modeled after the diabetes prevention program (DPP). Annual workforce health assessments were used to examine changes in chronic disease risk factors between participants (n = 634) relative to a matched comparison group (n = 1268). RESULTS: Overall, employees were gaining an average of 3.5 pounds annually before program inception. Program engagement was positive; 83% completed the majority of the curriculum and 31% lost at least 5% of their starting weight. Compared with non-participating peers, participants demonstrated reduced weight, improved fasting blood glucose, and improved nutritional intake after a year. CONCLUSIONS: The digital health program was effective for engaging employees in health behavior change. Digital options facilitate widespread implementation.

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