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Sobrera, Jimmy. Technology used to aid in weight loss management. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-e7tx-zv10

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TitleTechnology used to aid in weight loss management
NameSobrera, Jimmy (author); Heider, Gerti (chair); Prado, Kimberly (co-chair); Ramos, Jessica (co-chair); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectFamily Nurse Practitioner, Obesity, Weight loss, Mobile apps
Extent1 online resource (50 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose of Project: The purpose of the study is to determine if using a smartphone application can help individuals lose more weight when added to a weigh loss management program.

Methodology: Participants in a weight loss clinic in northern New Jersey between the ages of 18-65 were randomly selected and placed in either the experimental group or control group. The weight loss of the experimental group and control group as measured in pounds over a two-month period was tested using the Chi-square formula.

Results: The result revealed a Chi-square score of 314.43, with a P-value of 1.09 indicating that there is a relationship between the variables but suggests that the study is not statistically significant. Any additional weight loss achieved by individuals can provide a positive impact both in one's health as well as one's healthcare-related expenditures.

Implications for Practice: Technology has integrated into the lives of many individuals in the United States, with a large majority of the population having their cellphone or tablet with them at all times. Individuals can utilize the smartphone application to record and keep their weight loss data, which can also be used as a tool for healthcare providers to review their day-to-day trends in diet, exercise and weight loss.
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-e7tx-zv10
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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