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Real‐world data of a digitally enabled, time‐restricted eating weight management program in public sector workers living with overweight and obesity in the United Kingdom: A service evaluation of the Roczen program

Authors :
Adrian Brown
Laurence J. Dobbie
Laura Falvey
Dipesh C. Patel
Jonathan T. C. Kwan
Siri Steinmo
Ling Chow
Barbara M. McGowan
Source :
Obesity Science & Practice, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp n/a-n/a (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Wiley, 2024.

Abstract

Abstract Introduction The health of the United Kingdom workforce is key; approximately 186 million days are lost to sickness each year. Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) remain major global health challenges. The aim of this retrospective service evaluation was to assess the impact of a digitally enabled, time‐restricted eating (TRE) intervention (Roczen Program, Reset Health Ltd) on weight and other health‐related outcomes. Methods This service evaluation was conducted in people living with overweight/obesity, with 89% referred from public sector employers. Participants were placed on a TRE, low‐carbohydrate, moderate protein plan delivered by clinicians and mentors with regular follow up, dietary guidance, goal setting, feedback, and social support. Results A total of 660 members enrolled and retention was 41% at 12 months. The majority were female (73.2%), 58.9% were of White ethnicity, with a mean (SD) age of 47.5 years (10.1), and a body mass index of 35.0 kg/m2 (5.7). Data were available for 82 members at 12‐month. At 12‐month, members mean actual and percentage weight loss was −9.0 kg (7.0; p

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20552238
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Obesity Science & Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.35dd488f52e4c989cacc92291f2e220
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.730