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Emerging technologies and virtual medicine in obesity management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Implementation of strategies in the management of obesity can be delivered through web-based platforms (e.g. online education on medical nutrition therapy and physical activity) or mobile devices (e.g. daily weight reporting through a smartphone phone application) (Level 2a, Grade B). 2. We suggest that healthcare providers incorporate individualised feedback and follow-up (e.g. personalised coaching or feedback via phone or email) into technology-based management strategies to improve weight loss outcomes (Level 4, Grade D). 3. The use of wearable activity-tracking technology should be part of a comprehensive strategy for weight loss (Level 1a, Grade A).

Source: South African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.7196/samj.2025.v115i9b.3699

Authors: F H Van Zyl, M Noeth, P N Diab, M Conradie-Smit, W May

Institutions: Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $311