TY - JOUR
T1 - A pilot study of videoconferencing for an Internet-based weight loss programme for obese adults in Taiwan
AU - Liou, Tsan Hon
AU - Chen, Chi-Hsien
AU - Hsu, Chien-Yeh
AU - Chou, Pesus
AU - Chiu, Hung Wen
PY - 2006/10/1
Y1 - 2006/10/1
N2 - We conducted a pilot study of the feasibility of an Internet-based weight loss programme using videoconferencing to emulate face-to-face situations and a Web service to support self-monitoring. A pre-post test design was used to compare changes in bodyweight, metabolic variables and attendance rate. Nine subjects lost on average 5.9 kg (6.0% of body weight, P
AB - We conducted a pilot study of the feasibility of an Internet-based weight loss programme using videoconferencing to emulate face-to-face situations and a Web service to support self-monitoring. A pre-post test design was used to compare changes in bodyweight, metabolic variables and attendance rate. Nine subjects lost on average 5.9 kg (6.0% of body weight, P
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U2 - 10.1258/135763306778682350
DO - 10.1258/135763306778682350
M3 - Article
C2 - 17059655
AN - SCOPUS:39049195010
SN - 1357-633X
VL - 12
SP - 370
EP - 373
JO - Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
JF - Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
IS - 7
ER -