@article{collins_mccallum_nordby_aggarwal_griffith_thomas_dunn_2023, title={Enrollment, Engagement, and Effectiveness of a Large-Scale Diabetes Prevention Program Using Synchronous Distance Technology}, volume={4}, ISSN={["2673-4540"]}, DOI={10.3390/diabetology4040051}, abstractNote={The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that individuals with prediabetes are significantly less likely to develop type 2 diabetes if they participate in a lifestyle change program that results in at least 5% weight loss and 150 min of physical activity per week. The CDC recognizes distance learning as an effective delivery mode for lifestyle change programs to prevent type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study was to assess enrollment, engagement, and effectiveness of a type 2 diabetes prevention program (DPP) using synchronous distance technology. Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes (ESMMPD) is an intensive 12-month DPP delivered using synchronous distance technology. Throughout 26 lessons, participants focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and mindfulness behaviors. Study findings showed a significant decrease in A1C (−0.24 p < 0.0001). Weight loss averaged 5.66% for those who completed the program. Based on the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, participants demonstrated statistically significant changes in self-reported confidence in their ability to perform all 18 health-promoting behaviors assessed (p < 0.0001). Participation in the program also resulted in the adoption of health promoting behaviors. A DPP using synchronous distance technology is an effective delivery mode to help participants adopt healthy behaviors, increase physical activity, and achieve the weight loss necessary to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.}, number={4}, journal={DIABETOLOGY}, author={Collins, Casey and McCallum, Erin and Nordby, Kelly and Aggarwal, Surabhi and Griffith, Emily and Thomas, Cathy and Dunn, Carolyn}, year={2023}, month={Dec}, pages={574–585} }
 @article{dunn_haubenreiser_johnson_nordby_aggarwal_myer_thomas_2018, title={Mindfulness Approaches and Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, and Weight Regain}, volume={7}, ISSN={2162-4968}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13679-018-0299-6}, DOI={10.1007/s13679-018-0299-6}, abstractNote={There is an urgent need for effective weight management techniques, as more than one third of US adults are overweight or obese. Recommendations for weight loss include a combination of reducing caloric intake, increasing physical activity, and behavior modification. Behavior modification includes mindful eating or eating with awareness. The purpose of this review was to summarize the literature and examine the impact of mindful eating on weight management.The practice of mindful eating has been applied to the reduction of food cravings, portion control, body mass index, and body weight. Past reviews evaluating the relationship between mindfulness and weight management did not focus on change in mindful eating as the primary outcome or mindful eating as a measured variable. This review demonstrates strong support for inclusion of mindful eating as a component of weight management programs and may provide substantial benefit to the treatment of overweight and obesity.}, number={1}, journal={Current Obesity Reports}, publisher={Springer Nature}, author={Dunn, Carolyn and Haubenreiser, Megan and Johnson, Madison and Nordby, Kelly and Aggarwal, Surabhi and Myer, Sarah and Thomas, Cathy}, year={2018}, month={Feb}, pages={37–49} }
 @article{dunn_olabode-dada_whetstone_thomas_aggarwal_nordby_thompson_johnson_allison_2015, title={Using synchronous distance education to deliver a weight loss intervention: A randomized trial}, volume={24}, ISSN={1930-7381}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oby.21315}, DOI={10.1002/oby.21315}, abstractNote={ObjectiveTo implement a randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a weight loss program delivered using synchronous distance education compared with a wait‐list control group with 6‐month follow‐up.}, number={1}, journal={Obesity}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Dunn, Carolyn and Olabode-Dada, Olusola and Whetstone, Lauren and Thomas, Cathy and Aggarwal, Surabhi and Nordby, Kelly and Thompson, Samuel and Johnson, Madison and Allison, Christine}, year={2015}, month={Dec}, pages={44–50} }
 @article{dunn_whetstone_kolasa_jayaratne_thomas_aggarwal_nordby_riley_2014, title={Using Synchronous Distance-Education Technology to Deliver a Weight Management Intervention}, volume={46}, ISSN={1499-4046}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2014.06.001}, DOI={10.1016/j.jneb.2014.06.001}, abstractNote={To compare the effectiveness of online delivery of a weight management program using synchronous (real-time), distance-education technology to in-person delivery.Synchronous, distance-education technology was used to conduct weekly sessions for participants with a live instructor. Program effectiveness was indicated by changes in weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and confidence in ability to eat healthy and be physically active.Online class participants (n = 398) had significantly greater reductions in BMI, weight, and waist circumference than in-person class participants (n = 1,313). Physical activity confidence increased more for in-person than online class participants. There was no difference for healthy eating confidence.This project demonstrates the feasibility of using synchronous distance-education technology to deliver a weight management program. Synchronous online delivery could be employed with no loss to improvements in BMI, weight, and waist circumference.}, number={6}, journal={Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Dunn, Carolyn and Whetstone, Lauren MacKenzie and Kolasa, Kathryn M. and Jayaratne, K.S.U. and Thomas, Cathy and Aggarwal, Surabhi and Nordby, Kelly and Riley, Kenisha E.M.}, year={2014}, month={Nov}, pages={602–609} }