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Self-Monitoring in Weight Loss: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Burke, LE and Wang, J and Sevick, MA (2011) Self-Monitoring in Weight Loss: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 111 (1). 92 - 102. ISSN 0002-8223

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Abstract

Self-monitoring is the centerpiece of behavioral weight loss intervention programs. This article presents a systematic review of the literature on three components of self-monitoring in behavioral weight loss studies: diet, exercise, and self-weighing. This review included articles that were published between 1993 and 2009 that reported on the relationship between weight loss and these self-monitoring strategies. Of the 22 studies identified, 15 focused on dietary self-monitoring, one on self-monitoring exercise, and six on self-weighing. A wide array of methods was used to perform self-monitoring; the paper diary was used most often. Adherence to self-monitoring was reported most frequently as the number of diaries completed or the frequency of log-ins or reported weights. The use of technology, which included the Internet, personal digital assistants, and electronic digital scales were reported in five studies. Descriptive designs were used in the earlier studies whereas more recent reports involved prospective studies and randomized trials that examined the effect of self-monitoring on weight loss. A significant association between self-monitoring and weight loss was consistently found; however, the level of evidence was weak because of methodologic limitations. The most significant limitations of the reviewed studies were the homogenous samples and reliance on self-report. In all but two studies, the samples were predominantly white and women. This review highlights the need for studies in more diverse populations, for objective measures of adherence to self-monitoring, and for studies that establish the required dose of self-monitoring for successful outcomes. © 2011 American Dietetic Association.

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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Burke, LElbu100@pitt.eduLBU1000000-0003-2434-9867
Wang, J
Sevick, MA
Date: 1 January 2011
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Volume: 111
Number: 1
Page Range: 92 - 102
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1016/j.jada.2010.10.008
Schools and Programs: School of Nursing > Nursing
Refereed: Yes
ISSN: 0002-8223
MeSH Headings: Behavior Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Computers, Handheld; Diet, Reducing--psychology; Exercise--psychology; Humans; Internet; Obesity--psychology; Obesity--therapy; Patient Compliance--psychology; Self Care--psychology; Weight Loss
Other ID: NLM NIHMS254571, NLM PMC3268700
PubMed Central ID: PMC3268700
PubMed ID: 21185970
Date Deposited: 20 Sep 2012 20:42
Last Modified: 26 Jan 2022 12:55
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/14258

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