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Wang, DengAuthorBenito, Pedro JAuthorRamos-Campo, Domingo JAuthorRojo-Tirado, Miguel ACorresponding Author

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September 1, 2024
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Exploring factors of adherence to weight loss interventions in population with overweight/obesity: an umbrella review

Publicated to: Obesity Reviews. 25 (9): e13783- - 2024-09-01, DOI: 10.1111/obr.13783

Authors:

Wang, D; Benito, PJ; Rubio-Arias, JA; Ramos-Campo, DJ; Rojo-Tirado, MA
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Univ Almeria, Fac Educ Sci, Hlth Res Ctr, Dept Educ, Almeria, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid UPM, Fac Phys Act & Sport Sci INEF, Dept Hlth & Human Performance, LFE Res Grp, C Martin Fierro, 7, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

Adherence is key for achieving the optimal benefits from a weight loss intervention. Despite the number of studies on factors that promote adherence, their findings suggest inconsistent and fragmented evidence. The aim of this study was to review the existing factors of adherence to weight loss interventions and to find factors that facilitate the design of effective intervention programs. Six databases were searched for this umbrella review; after the screening process, 21 studies were included. A total of 47 factors were identified in six groups as relevant for adherence: (i) sociodemographic (n = 7), (ii) physical activity (n = 2), (iii) dietary (n = 8), (iv) behavioral (n = 4), (v) pharmacological (n = 3), and (vi) multi-intervention (n = 23). In addition, a map of adherence factors was created. The main findings are that with respect to demographic factors, the development of personalized intervention strategies based on the characteristics of specific populations is encouraged. Moreover, self-monitoring has been shown to be effective in behavioral, dietary, and multi-interventions, while technology has shown potential in dietary, behavioral, and multi-interventions. In addition, multi-interventions are adherence-promoting strategies, although more evidence is required on adherence to pharmacological interventions. Overall, the factor map can be controlled and modified by researchers and practitioners to improve adherence to weight loss interventions.
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Keywords

AcceptanceAdultsAttritionBehavior therapyBehavioral interventionCommitment therapyContinuous-careDropoutExerciseHumansLife-style interventionManagemenObesityOverweightPatient compliancePharmacotherapyPhysical activityPhysical-activityRetentionStrategiesWeight lossWeight reductioWeight reductionWeight reduction programs

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Obesity Reviews due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 18/193, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Endocrinology & Metabolism. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-10-28:

  • WoS: 13
  • Scopus: 21
  • Europe PMC: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-10-28:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 65.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 62 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 17.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 15 (Altmetric).
  • The number of mentions in news outlets: 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (WANG, DENG) and Last Author (ROJO TIRADO, MIGUEL ANGEL).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been ROJO TIRADO, MIGUEL ANGEL.

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