TY - JOUR
AU1 - Carels, Robert A.
AU2 - Darby, Lynn
AU3 - Cacciapaglia, Holly M.
AU4 - Konrad, Krista
AU5 - Coit, Carissa
AU6 - Harper, Jessica
AU7 - Kaplar, Mary E.
AU8 - Young, Kathleen
AU9 - Baylen, Chelsea A.
AU1 - Versland, Amelia
AB - Objective: This investigation was designed to improve behavioral weight loss program (BWLP) treatment outcomes by providing stepped care (SC) to individuals experiencing difficulties with weight loss during treatment. SC entails transition to more intensive treatments when less intensive treatments fail to meet treatment goals. In a BWLP, motivational interviewing (MI) may increase participants’ motivation toward behavioral change and thus complement the acquisition of behavioral change skills. It was hypothesized that BWLP + SC (MI) participants (i.e., participants who failed to meet weight loss goals and received MI) would demonstrate superior treatment outcomes when compared with BWLP (SC matched) participants (i.e., participants who failed to meet weight loss goals but did not receive MI). Design: Fifty-five obese, sedentary adults were randomly assigned to a BWLP + SC or a BWLP. Main outcome measures: Changes in weight, cardiorespiratory fitness, self-reported physical activity, and diet (i.e., calories, percentage daily intake of fat, protein, and carbohydrates) in response to treatment were assessed. Results: Participants significantly decreased their weight, increased physical activity/fitness, and improved dietary intake (ps < .05). BWLP + SC (MI) participants lost more weight and engaged in greater weekly exercise than BWLP (SC matched) participants who did not receive MI (ps < .05). Conclusion: For individuals experiencing weight loss difficulties during a BWLP, MI may have considerable promise.
TI - Using Motivational Interviewing as a Supplement to Obesity Treatment: A Stepped-Care Approach
JF - Health Psychology
DO - 10.1037/0278-6133.26.3.369
DA - 2007-05-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/american-psychological-association/using-motivational-interviewing-as-a-supplement-to-obesity-treatment-a-tq8IgSyglt
SP - 369
EP - 374
VL - 26
IS - 3
DP - DeepDyve
ER -