title: [Evaluation of the One-Year Multimodal Weight Loss Program DOC WEIGHT® 1.0 for Obesity Class II and III].
abstract: According to treatment guidelines, treatment for obesity (body mass index [BMI]≥30.0 kg/m(2)) comprises nutritional, physical, and behavioral interventions. However, evidence-based programs for the treatment of severe obesity are rare. In an uncontrolled study, a total of 190 participants (BMI≥35.0 kg/m(2)) of the one-year multimodal treatment program DOC WEIGHT(®) 1.0 were assessed at pre- (t0) and post-intervention (t1) as well as at 1-year follow-up (t2). Results revealed significant improvements from t0 to t1 in body weight, waist circumference, eating disorder psychopathology, and quality of life that persisted to t2. Long-term multimodal outpatient treatment for severe obesity focusing on behavior modification is promising, however, high rates of loss to follow-up limit explanatory power. To improve evidence, consecutive evaluation is intended.
authors.affiliation: Integriertes Forschungs- und Behandlungszentrum (IFB) AdipositasErkrankungen, Universitätsmedizin Leipzig.
authors.forename: Almut
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rudolph
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hellbardt
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: Sabrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baldofski
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: Martina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Zwaan
authors.affiliation: Integriertes Forschungs- und Behandlungszentrum (IFB) AdipositasErkrankungen, Universitätsmedizin Leipzig.
authors.forename: Anja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hilbert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005858:Germany; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D015431:Weight Loss; D061217:Weight Reduction Programs / Q000379:methods*