[Proper Weight Loss with Intelligence (MIRA). 2 programs for weight reduction in general practice trial].
Applying the MIRA (German acronym for losing weight intelligently) concept, weight-losing programs were tested for guideline conformity and suitability in practice. The core of the concept comprises instruments for the analysis and evaluation of quality criteria for weight-reduction programs. A total of 116 men and women participated in the BCM program of PreCon GmbH & Co. KG, and the "Ich nehme ab" (l'm slimming) program (designed as a self-help aid) of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Society for Nutrition), and received counseling over a period of one year. Initial results of follow-up at 40 weeks showed a weight reduction of at least 5% in 66% of all participants, and at least 10% in 24%. The weight loss correlated with the number of counselings. On the basis of the 89 questionnaires evaluated to date, quality of life as measured by the IWQOL-Lite score showed an improvement in 80% of the subjects. These preliminary results indicate that the MIRA concept would appear to be a suitable quality control tool for obesity treatment programs.
Scholz
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GH
Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik III, Universität Leipzig. schog@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
Flehmig
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G
Kahl
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Gutknecht
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Schmidt
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U
Tolkmitt
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Köhler-Bräunig
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K
Gabriel
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Dommel
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S
Krist
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H
Scholz
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M
D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss