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ArticleBMC public health2024

Effectiveness of NSW health get healthy telephone coaching in adults screened from general practices.

John Attia, Natasha Weaver, Roseanne Peel, Kerry Fleming, Elizabeth Holliday, Chris Rissel, Adrian Bauman, John Wiggers, Shamasunder Acharya, Judy Luu and 3 more

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John AttiaSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. john.attia@newcastle.edu.au.
Natasha WeaverSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Roseanne PeelSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Kerry FlemingDiabetes Service and Diabetes Alliance Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia.
Elizabeth HollidaySchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Chris RisselFlinders University, Adelaide SA, and The University of Sydney, Sydney NSW, Australia.
Adrian BaumanSchool of Public Health, and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia.
John WiggersSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Shamasunder AcharyaSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Judy LuuDivision of Medicine, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia.
Penny ReevesHealth Research Economics, Hunter Medical Research Institute, NSW, Australia.
Mark McEvoySchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Alexis HureSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

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NSW Ministry of Health H18/31636
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe effectiveness of the NSW Health "Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service

methodsMen and women aged 40-70 years (n = 154) with pre-diabetes (5.7% < HbA1c < 6.5%) were referred from GP Practices to the Get Healthy Service, NSW Health. A subset (n = 98) participated in the "Zinc In Preventing the Progression of pre-Diabetes" (ZIPPeD) trial (ACTRN12618001120268).

resultsThe self-reported outcomes showed a statistically significant improvement from baseline to 12 months in weight (mean 2.7 kg loss, p < 0.001), BMI (mean 1 unit reduction, p < 0.001), and waist circumference (mean 4.3 cm reduction, p < 0.001). However, in the objectively measured outcomes from ZIPPeD, the differences were more modest, with point estimates of 0.8 kg mean weight loss (p = 0.1), 0.4 unit reduction in BMI (p = 0.03), and 1.8 cm reduction in waist circumference (p = 0.04). Bland-Altman plots indicated that discrepancies were due to a small number of participants who dramatically underestimated their weight or BMI. There were minimal changes in nutrition, physical activity, and alcohol.

conclusionsThe potential benefits of Get Healthy should be interpreted with caution as we have shown significant differences between self-reported and objectively measured values. More valid and objective evidence is needed to determine the program's effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

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General PracticeAdultAgedBody Mass IndexExerciseFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHumansMaleMentoringMiddle AgedNew South WalesProgram EvaluationTelephoneWeight LossGeneral practitionersGet healthyNutritionPhysical activityPre-diabetesWeight loss

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PMCPMC11368026

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