Comparison of two behavioral models in obesity treatment

• Main Author: Dominy, Nina Lucille
• Format: Others
• Published: PDXScholar 1990
• Subjects: Obesity > Treatment; Behavior modification; Low-calorie diet; Psychology
• Online Access: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3979; https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4985&context=open_access_etds

This study compared the results of two methods of behavioral treatment in combination with a very-low-calorie-diet in the treatment of obesity. Subjects were 28 male and 106 female patients admitted to the medically supervised fasting program at Risk Factor Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Subjects were matched by gender, percent over ideal body weight, and age. Subject group I received a smorgasbord of behavioral techniques from various group leaders in a 60-minute weekly session. Presentation was didactic and theoretical and subjects were accountable to themselves for utilization of the techniques. Subject group II participated in 90-minute weekly sessions with a primary leader facilitating a problem solving and educational session in which patients were continually encouraged to participate. Subjects set goals and made weekly commitments to facilitate skill acquisition and behavior change. The leader collected data from patients each week on program compliance and physical activity.