Development of an electronic bulletin board health support system

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23792729
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Community health/Gerontological nurisng
• Research Institution: Nagoya City University
• Principal Investigator: Ozaki Itsuko 名古屋市立大学, 看護学部, 准教授 (00347395)
• Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha): KONISHI Michiko 広島文化学園大学, 大学院看護学研究科, 教授 (20161961)
• Research Collaborator: MATSUURA Emi 元名古屋銀行診療所, 保健師
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 保健指導方法 / 若年男性労働者 / インターネット / 減量支援プログラム

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This two-part study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a web-based weight-loss program for young male workers. The website content included a self-monitoring tool, information on lifestyle improvement methods, and a bulletin board. Adjustments to the website were made based on the results of the first part of the study. First, I compared the effectiveness of a weight-loss program combining individualized guidance with a website and a weight-loss program combining group guidance with a website. Then, I compared the effectiveness of a weight-loss program combining small-group sessions and telephone support with a website and a weight-loss program combining minimal human support with a website. The results suggest that group guidance, small-group sessions, and telephone support are effective in enhancing behavioral changes and weight loss.

Free Research Field

公衆衛生看護学