Emerging technologies and virtual medicine in obesity management

RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Implementation of strategies in the management of obesity can be delivered through web-based platforms (e.g. online education on medical nutrition therapy and physical activity) or mobile devices (e.g. daily weight reporting through a smartphone phone application) (Level 2a, Grade...

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Veröffentlicht in:South African medical journal Jg. 115; H. 10b; S. e3699
Hauptverfasser: Van Zyl, F H, Noeth, M, Diab, P N, Conradie-Smit, M, May, W
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: South African Medical Association 04.11.2025
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Guideline
Obesity
South Africa
Technology
ISSN:0256-9574, 2078-5135
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Zusammenfassung:RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Implementation of strategies in the management of obesity can be delivered through web-based platforms (e.g. online education on medical nutrition therapy and physical activity) or mobile devices (e.g. daily weight reporting through a smartphone phone application) (Level 2a, Grade B). 2. We suggest that healthcare providers incorporate individualised feedback and follow-up (e.g. personalised coaching or feedback via phone or email) into technology-based management strategies to improve weight loss outcomes (Level 4, Grade D). 3. The use of wearable activity-tracking technology should be part of a comprehensive strategy for weight loss (Level 1a, Grade A).  
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2025.v115i9b.3699