Table 3 Weight change outcomes
From: Is self-weighing an effective tool for weight loss: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis
| Â | Â | Trials n (number of participants) | Mean difference, kg (95%CI) | I 2 | P | 95Â % prediction intervals | Sub group analysis P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight change | Mean weight change at programme end | 19 (2843) | −3.0 (-3.7 to -2.3) | 82 % | <0.01 |  | __ |
Mean weight change at follow-up | 3 (185) | −5.5 (-11.4 to 4.7) | 86 % | 0.04 | __ | __ | |
Self-weighing/self-regulation isolated. | Isolated strategy | 1 (183) | −0.5 (-1.3 to 0.3) | __ | __ | __ | __ |
Behavioural weight management programme plus self-weighing/self-regulation components compared to the same behavioural programme | 4 (274) | −1.7 (-2.6 to -0.8) | 0 % | <0.01 | −7.5 to 4.1 | __ | |
Multi component interventions | All | 15 (2490) | −3.4 (-4.2 to -2.6) | 82 % | <0.01 | −6.9 to 0.1 | __ |
Daily weighing | 7 (795) | −3.6 (-5.4 to -1.8) | 91 % | <0.01 | −10.2 to 3.0 | 0.57 | |
Less than daily weighing | 8 (1695) | −3.3 (-4.0 to -2.5) | 65 % | <0.01 | −4.6 to -1.0 | ||
Has accountability | 14 (2073)+ | −3.6 (-4.6 to -2.7) | 83 % | <0.01 | −7.5 to 0.3 | 0.03 | |
No accountability | 2 (313)+ | −2.3 (-3.2 to -1.5) | 0 % | <0.01 | __ |