OVIVA
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the CH require effective, innovative interventions for weight loss. In view of this background Oviva has developed an app for Dieticians. Their effectiveness is tested.
Factsheet
- Lead department School of Health Professions
- Institute Nutrition and Dietetics
- Funding organisation Innosuisse
- Duration 01.03.2015 - 31.12.2018
- Project management Dr. Karin Haas
- Head of project Dr. Karin Haas
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Project staff
Esther Weishaupt
Dr. Karin Haas
Sonja Erni
Prof. Sandra Jent
Teresa Petrelli
Kai Eberhardt
Andrea Bürk
Stefanie Hayoz -
Partner
Oviva AG
Zentrum für Adipositas- und Stoffwechselerkrankungen - Keywords Nutrition counseling, lifestyle modification, mobile Health, weight loss
Situation
Proving that weight-loss counselling via a smartphone-app is effective for patients with overweight/obesity
Course of action
In a 1-year pre / post pilot study the effectiveness via online nutrition counseling for overweight or obese adults is tested. The study is carried out in two phase: The first phase (close contact) is used for weight loss and the second phase (less contact) for weight maintenance. The effectiveness is measured using anthropometric, laboratory chemical and behavioral psychological parameters at different times.
Result
The study showed clinically significant weight loss after a 1-year intervention with the Oviva App and other positive effects (e.g. BMI, body fat percentage, waist circumference, blood pressure, nutritional and exercise behaviour). The evaluation of 15 qualitative interviews with the participants also highlighted numerous positive experiences, but also limitations.
Looking ahead
Overall, this study shows positive results. These can be used for the nutrition consultation process in practice and integrated into the training of the Bsc or Msc Nutrition and Dietetics at the BFH.
