Real-world Exploration of Digital iNnovation in the Management of Excess Weight

Real-world Exploration of Digital iNnovation in the Management of Excess Weight

This is a real-world study. The purpose of this research is to explore whether a new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)-approved digital weight-management model of care can improve health service delivery and address the Quintuple Aim of Healthcare (health outcomes, cost, patient and clinician experience, and health inequalities), for individuals living with obesity accessing National Health Service (NHS) Tier 3 weight-management services.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Referred to South east London Tier 3 weight management pathway by their GP
• Accepted by the GSTT Tier 3 weight management service

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants is Group A cannot participate in Group B
• Do not have use of a smartphone
• Do not read, write, or speak English
• Are unable and/or unwilling to provide informed consent
• Have a diagnosis of an eating disorder
• Have had bariatric surgery
• Currently have deranged thyroid function tests (required as part of normal referral process)
• Have type-1 diabetes
• Are on insulin or sulfonylureas at high risk of hypoglycaemia