A recent study assessing the outcomes of DWMP has found the following-
- The programme is effective at achieving clinically meaningful weight change at 12 weeks, with participants experiencing a weight reduction of 2.2 kg for those who had time to finish the programme and 3.9 kg for those who completed the programme.
- Liva’s weight change = 2.52kg for those who had time to finish the programme and 2.73kg for those who completed the programme. Second highest weight loss in those that had time to finish the programme of all providers.
- The study provides evidence supporting the continuation of the national implementation of a digital weight management intervention by the NHS, with findings suggesting that digitally delivered interventions are effective in reaching a diverse demographic of individuals.
- While the study doesn't directly compare providers, Liva's emphasis on personalised, non-diet strategies yields positive outcomes comparable to services that advocate a more restrictive dietary approach - such as low-carb diets or calorie-counting - to achieve results.
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