Effect of Feedback-Based Weight Management System on Body Weight Change.
- Author:
Mi Hwa JIN
1
;
Seung Hun PARK
;
Boc Nam PARK
;
Jin Oh LEE
;
Jong Seon PARK
;
Hiye Ja LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Information System, Yongin Songdam College, Korea. hjlee@ysc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Weight Management System;
Body Weight Control;
Health Improvement;
Health Management
- MeSH:
Body Mass Index;
Body Weight;
Body Weight Changes
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
2008;14(3):221-230
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Body weight is an important indicator of a person's health status. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of the body weight management system, HIMS (Health Improvement and Management System)-Diet, which instantly provides users with feedback on their measured weight using the database that stores the user.customized information. METHODS: The participants of this experimental study used the system two or three times a week for 10 weeks. We analyzed the changes in their body weight and body mass index (BMI) according to their respective usage of the system. RESULTS: Participants' body weight and BMI decreased with respect to their individual usage of the system. Participants that used the system frequently for a longer time period improved significantly in their body weight and BMI. CONCLUSION: The experimental study showed that the body weight management system, HIMS-Diet, was effective in controlling people's body weight.
