Other Titles
Technology utilized in health promotion
Abstract
This obesity intervention program explored the effectiveness of an Internet-delivered, intensive behavioral program for adults living in rural or medically underserved communities in the American Southwest. Using adult learning theory to design an intensive behavioral intervention has demonstrated effectiveness for adult rural community dwellers who are overweight or obese.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Theta
Lead Author Affiliation
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Adult Obesity Prevalence, Distant Learning Technology Intervention, Rural and Underserved Communities
Recommended Citation
Sutton, Douglas H., "Overcoming barriers: Using technology and behavioral interventions to improve obesity care in rural communities" (2018). INRC (Congress). 48.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/48
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Overcoming barriers: Using technology and behavioral interventions to improve obesity care in rural communities
Melbourne, Australia
This obesity intervention program explored the effectiveness of an Internet-delivered, intensive behavioral program for adults living in rural or medically underserved communities in the American Southwest. Using adult learning theory to design an intensive behavioral intervention has demonstrated effectiveness for adult rural community dwellers who are overweight or obese.