Development of an Extended-Reality (XR)-Based Intervention to Treat Adolescent Obesity.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(7)2022 04 02.
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ABSTRACT
Public health policies aimed at obesity reduction are more often directed toward adults than children. This is alarming given that rates of childhood obesity have been steadily increasing, and, if not treated early, adolescents with obesity may develop comorbidities into adulthood. Lifestyle-based interventions are the cornerstone of childhood obesity treatment. Recently, extended-reality (XR)-based interventions have been incorporated into the treatment of obesity, and parents and adolescents perceive virtual reality (VR) interventions as a promising approach to increasing physical activity levels and improving eating habits. VR is a tool that fits perfectly with contemporary adolescent culture, which is radically different from that of just two generations ago. It is plausible that an XR-based intervention for treating adolescents with obesity could have a profound influence on obesity management over the long-term. An understanding of adolescents' preferences, wants, and needs must be considered in the development of new interventions. We suggest that VR interventions can provide a new approach to weight management for children and adolescents and provide recommendations to assess adolescents', caregivers', and primary care providers' needs. These needs could then be used for the development of an XR-based intervention aimed at inducing sustained lifestyle changes in adolescents with obesity.
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Assunto principal:
Obesidade Infantil
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Realidade Virtual
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article