Table 2 Intervention approaches to improve weight loss and physical activity adherence (N = 1076)
Toolbox approaches | CORE (1-16) | POST-CORE | |
|---|---|---|---|
a. Weight loss approach | Level 1 (Standard) | ||
Problem-Solving | 77% | 96% | |
Review Self-Monitoring Skills | 49% | 76% | |
Recommend Increased Activity | 35% | 76% | |
Recommend Lower Fat/Cal Goal | 24% | 25% | |
Negotiate New Self-Monitoring Strategy | 16% | 47% | |
Provide Healthy Recipes | 14% | 37% | |
Develop Motivational Strategy | 13% | 25% | |
Recommend Use of Structured Meal Plans | 10% | 40% | |
Level 2 (Extra Time or Added Cost) | |||
Schedule Extra Phone Call or Visit | 18% | 75% | |
Propose Incentive Strategy or Contract** | 11% | 52% | |
Extra Mailings; Recommend/Provide Slim Fast Shakes; Refer to Specialists; Involve Family Members; Provide Low Fat/Cal Frozen Entrees, Food Samples, Taste Testing, Cookbooks, Utensils, Loan/Buy Self Help Books, Grocery Store Visit | <10% | 0-30% | |
b. Physical activity approach | Level 1 (Standard) | ||
Problem-Solving | 74% | 91% | |
Exercise With Participant in Session | 18% | 48% | |
Develop Motivational Strategy (No Cost) | 14% | 24% | |
Refer to Exercise Facility (No Cost) | 10% | 19% | |
Refer to Exercise Specialist (No Cost) | 10% | 22% | |
Make Plan to Find Regular Exercise Partner | 9% | 24% | |
Level 2 (Extra Time or Added Cost) | |||
Schedule Extra Phone Call or Visit | 16% | 64% | |
Propose Incentive Strategy or Contract** | 8% | 44% | |
Loaned Item to Support PA (e.g. heart rate monitor) | 8% | 18% | |
Purchase Item to Support PA | 8% | 26% | |
Provide Trial Health Club Membership | 6% | 14% | |
Gave Pedometer | 3% | 41% | |
Extra Mailings, Refer to Specialists, Involve Family Members, Loan/Buy Self-Help Books or Exercise Equipment, Register for Community Activity Event | <5% | 0-30% |