Specialty: General Practice, Primary sub-specialty: General Practice
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a real-world evaluation of 2.5 years duration. The study will use a quasi-experimental design, which is more practical in answering our research questions. It will allow us to mimic how
Sponsors
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
King's College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 110 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be included in the Main Study for the following reasons: 1. 18 years of age or older 2. Referred to the South East London Tier 3 weight management pathway by their GP 3. Accepted by the GSTT Tier 3 weight management service Participants will be included in the Sub-study for the following reasons: 1. 18 years of age or older 2. A patient accepted by the GSTT Tier 3 service, invited to Group A or Group B of the Main Study or a staff member involved in commissioning or delivery of South East London’s Tier 3 service or a Roczen service staff member delivering care in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded from the Main Study for the following reasons: 1. Do not have use of a smartphone 2. Do not read, write, or speak English 3. Are unable and/or unwilling to provide informed consent 4. Have a diagnosis of an eating disorder 5. Have had bariatric surgery 6. Currently have deranged thyroid function tests 7. Have type-1 diabetes 8. Are on insulin of sulfonylureas at high risk of hypoglycemia Participants will be excluded from participating in the Sub-study for the following reasons: 1. Are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent 2. Do not read, write, or speak English
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactAndrew;Emma Walker;Duncan
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Outcome results
None listed