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Why WAIT? Preliminary evaluation of the weight assistance and intervention techniques (WAIT) group. Psychol Health Med 2019 Oct;24(9):1029-1037

Date

03/08/2019

Pubmed ID

30843419

DOI

10.1080/13548506.2019.1587478

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85062775508 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

Individuals who attempt to lose weight may struggle because they lack skills to address problematic eating behaviors. There are multiple programs that have taught patients some of these behavioral strategies; however, it is not clear which strategies patients find to be the most useful. The purpose of this study was to examine preliminary outcomes after completion of a six-week integrative group for weight management. Retrospective chart reviews were conducted of 51 patients who completed an integrative, psychological weight management group. Patients were mailed surveys 1-2 years after completion of the group assessing for current problematic eating behaviors (i.e. emotional eating and food addiction), satisfaction with treatment, and skills they continue to use. The majority of patients lost weight, were satisfied with the group, found the group to be helpful, and felt confident they could maintain behavior changes. The strategies patients most commonly continued to use post-group included mindful eating, keeping a food diary, carrying out an exercise plan, regular weigh-ins, and planning for social eating. The number of food addiction symptoms decreased from pre- to post-group. An integrative psychological weight management group may provide patients with skills and confidence to assist with managing problematic eating behaviors and weight loss.

Author List

Miller-Matero LR, Brescacin C, Clark SM, Troncone CL, Tobin ET

Author

Catherine L. Troncone PsyD Director, Assistant Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Behavior, Addictive
Feeding Behavior
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, Group
Retrospective Studies
Weight Reduction Programs