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Feasibility of a lifestyle intervention for overweight/obese endometrial and breast cancer survivors using an interactive mobile application

. 2015 Jun;137(3):508-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.12.025. Epub 2015 Feb 11. Feasibility of a lifestyle intervention for overweight/obese endometrial and breast cancer survivors using an interactive mobile application

Affiliations

¹ Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA; Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH, USA. Electronic address: mccarrollm@summahealth.org.
² Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA.
³ Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA; Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, USA.
⁴ Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH, USA.
⁵ Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA; Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH, USA.

PMID: 25681782
DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.12.025

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Feasibility of a lifestyle intervention for overweight/obese endometrial and breast cancer survivors using an interactive mobile application

Michele L McCarroll et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2015 Jun.

. 2015 Jun;137(3):508-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.12.025. Epub 2015 Feb 11. Affiliations

¹ Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA; Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH, USA. Electronic address: mccarrollm@summahealth.org.
² Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA.
³ Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA; Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, USA.
⁴ Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH, USA.
⁵ Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA; Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH, USA.

PMID: 25681782
DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.12.025

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Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to assess a one-month lifestyle intervention delivered via a web- and mobile-based weight-loss application (app) (LoseIt!) using a healthcare-provider interface.

Methods: Early-stage overweight/obese (body mass index [BMI]≥25kg/m(2)) cancer survivors (CS) diagnosed in the past three years, and without recurrent disease were enrolled and received exercise and nutrition counseling using the LoseIt! app. Entry and exit quality of life (FACT-G) and Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire (WEL) measuring self-efficacy were measured along with anthropometrics, daily food intake, and physical activity (PA) using the app.

Results: Mean participant age was 58.4±10.3years (n=50). Significant reductions (p<0.0006) in anthropometrics were noted between pre- and post-intervention weight (105.0±21.8kg versus 98.6±22.5kg); BMI (34.9±8.7kg/m(2) versus 33.9±8.4kg/m(2)); and waist circumference (108.1±14.9cm versus 103.7±15.1cm). A significant improvement in pre- and post-intervention total WEL score was noted (99.38±41.8 versus 120.19±47.1, p=0.043). No significant differences were noted in FACT-G, macronutrient consumption, and PA patterns.

Conclusion: These results indicate that a lifestyle intervention delivered via a web- and mobile-based weight-loss app is a feasible option by which to elicit short-term reductions in weight. Though these results parallel the recent survivors of uterine cancer empowered by exercise and healthy diet (SUCCEED) trial, it is notable that they were achieved without encumbering significant cost and barrier-access issues (i.e. time, transportation, weather, parking, etc.).

Keywords: Endometrial cancer; Lifestyle; Weight loss.

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