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SynthesisCurrent obesity reports2025

Effectiveness of Telemedicine Nursing Interventions in the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Emanuele Colaone, Elisa Belluzzi, Assunta Pozzuoli, Enrico Roma, Elena Bortolato, Carlo Biz, Pietro Ruggieri

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Synthesis in Current obesity reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Emanuele Colaone *Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 3, Padova, 35128, Italy.
Elisa Belluzzi *Musculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 3, Padova, 35128, Italy. elisa.belluzzi@unipd.it.
Assunta PozzuoliMusculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 3, Padova, 35128, Italy.
Enrico RomaDepartment of Statistical Science "Paolo Fortunati", University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Elena BortolatoDepartment of Business and Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, 08005, Spain.
Carlo BizOrthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University-Hospital of Padova, Via Giustiniani 3, Padova, 35128, Italy.
Pietro RuggieriOrthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DiSCOG), University-Hospital of Padova, Via Giustiniani 3, Padova, 35128, Italy.

Funding

ERC 864863
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObesity is a growing global health issue, linked to chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Nursing staff could play a significant role in managing obesity, with telemedicine being a potentially effective tool for monitoring weight and caloric intake. However, the effectiveness of telemedicine-based nursing interventions in managing obesity and overweight remains unclear.

objectiveThis systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing telemedicine interventions in managing overweight and obesity in adults.

methodThis review followed PRISMA guidelines and involved a literature search in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. Eligible studies were in English, involved adults with a BMI over 25, and evaluated nursing-led telemedicine interventions (non-randomized and randomized controlled studies). Study quality was assessed using the Down and Black checklist. A random-effects model was used for the meta-analysis.

resultsFour moderate-quality articles were included. The nursing-led telemedicine interventions, delivered through digital platforms, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, focused on health education and motivational strategies to promote self-regulation and dietary improvements. The meta-analysis showed that, compared to traditional approaches, nursing-led interventions resulted in an average weight loss of 2.59 kg (95% CI: - 3.09 to - 2.08), a reduction of 1.05 kg/m² in BMI (95% CI: - 1.50 to - 0.60), and a decrease of 2.52 cm in waist circumference (95% CI: - 2.96 to - 2.09).

conclusionNursing telemedicine interventions are effective in promoting short-term weight loss and lifestyle changes. However, further research is needed to assess long-term effects and the impact of different interventions.

Indexed as

ObesityOverweightTelemedicineAdultBody Mass IndexHumansWeight LossMeta-analysisNursingObesityOverweightRemote healthcareSystematic reviewTelemedicine

Identifiers

PMID40736661
PMCPMC12310891

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