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Evaluate the effectiveness of digital versus in-person interventions for obesity among a diverse urban population.

April 6, 2026Open Access

Impact of and Comparative Outcomes for Digital and In‐Person Interventions for Complex Obesity in a Diverse Urban Population

MOMajella O'KeeffeKing's College London EPEmiliano Pena‐AltamiraKing's College London SSSumaya ShuriyeGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Key Points

Evaluate the effectiveness of digital versus in-person interventions for obesity among a diverse urban population.
Implemented SELHLP intervention for weight loss
Analyzed differences by service delivery
Considered factors like ethnicity and sex in outcomes
Proposed tailoring interventions to improve engagement
SELHLP led to significant weight loss overall
Weight loss varied significantly by service delivery
Outcomes showed disparities among different ethnicities and sexes
Future focus on culturally relevant digital Tier 3 programmes is recommended

Abstract

The SELHLP resulted in significant weight loss, but weight loss varied by service delivery, ethnicity and sex. Future efforts should focus on cultural salience and digitisation of Tier 3 programmes to support better engagement and completion among participants of Black ethnicity. Tailoring of Tier 3 interventions and triaging of participants at the onset should be investigated to improve both patient and service outcomes.

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