Optimizing acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based behavioral intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: an open-pilot intervention study in secondary care.

Abstract

Objective: To test and optimize the feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity (PA) and healthy eating behavior change intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities. Methods: Open-pilot intervention study using an uncontrolled pre and post design with ongoing measures on intervention acceptability and feasibility. Participants received 5 weekly nurse-led one-hour long group sessions. Acceptability and feasibility were assessed throughout. PA, dietary behavior and weight were measured before and after the intervention. Results: Of 74 consenting participants, 61 (82%) received and 47 (64%) completed the intervention. Average ratings of intervention materials and components by participants ranged between 4.1 and 4.9 out of 5. Average facilitator satisfaction rating was 90% (range 75-100%). The intervention delivery was feasible as indicated by ratings and comments from participants and the facilitator. Participants lost -0.86. kg of weight t(45) = 3.84, p= 0.0001, and increased PA by an additional 1.6 (SD= 2.7) sessions/week, t(31) = -3.3, p= 0.002. No significant dietary differences emerged. Conclusion: The intervention was acceptable to the facilitator and participants and feasible for delivery. Several intervention aspects were further optimized. Practice implications: The current study outlines a PA and dietary behavior change pilot intervention coupled with a systematic and transparent process of intervention optimization.

Citation

DOMBROWSKI, S.U., SNIEHOTTA, F.F., JOHNSTON, M., BROOM, I., KULKARNI, U., BROWN, J., MURRAY, L. and ARAÚJO-SOARES, V. 2012. Optimizing acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based behavioral intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: an open-pilot intervention study in secondary care. Patient education and counseling [online], 87(1), pages 108-119. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2011.08.003

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 11, 2011
• Online Publication Date: Sep 9, 2011
• Publication Date: Apr 30, 2012
• Deposit Date: Dec 10, 2012
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 10, 2012
• Journal: Patient education and counseling
• Print ISSN: 0738-3991
• Electronic ISSN: 1873-5134
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 87
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 108-119
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2011.08.003
• Keywords: Behaviour change; Behaviour change techniques; Open pilot; Obesity; Intervention development
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/786