Computer therapy helps you relieve obesity problems

A clinical study showed that computer-assisted adjustment of the daily living conditions of obese children (Clinical Decision Support CDS) helped increase their body mass index (BMI).

"Our study is consistent with a series of previous studies that computerized CDS can improve the effectiveness of obesity treatment," said Elsie M., co-author of the study and director of pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Taveras wrote in the article. Dr. Taveras is also an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School. The study results were published on April 20 in the JAMA Journal of Pediatrics.

The study included 549 children aged 6 to 12 who participated in 14 treatment programs in Massachusetts. All children had a basic BMI of 95% or above. These items were randomly divided into three groups, and in five of the items children were asked to follow a computerized CDS treatment regimen. In five projects, children were not only required to follow the plan, but also required to receive individualized guidance. In the other four projects, children received the regular plan.

A year later, the researchers found that children who received only the computerized CDS regimen had a lower BMI growth rate than children who received conventional treatment. In addition, the authors found that children who received computerized CDS plus individualized optimization guidance had significant improvements in BMI compared to conventional treatment options.

In the CDS group, electronic health records can use a computer to alert children when their BMI is 95% or more of the group, along with growth tables and experiment-based guidelines for obesity screening and treatment. The computerized instrument can also design optimal nutrient intake plans and exercise plans (based on experimental results). Doctors can also adopt proactive cooperative treatment methods during this treatment process.

In addition, the researchers have developed guidance materials for the daily activities of individuals and families that can be used when patients seek medical treatment. These materials are used to record time, sugar drink intake, exercise status, sleep and other information.