@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}, 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={Objective To 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. Methods Adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 were randomized to the intervention (n = 42) or wait-list control group (n = 38). The intervention group participated in a synchronous, online, 15-week weight loss program; weight loss was the primary outcome. Secondary measures included height, BMI, and confidence in ability to be physically active and eat healthy. Assessments occurred at three and four time points in the intervention and control group, respectively. Results Participants who completed the program lost significantly more weight (1.8 kg) than those in the wait-list control group (0.25 kg) at week 15 [F(1,61) = 6.19, P = 0.02] and had a greater reduction in BMI (0.71 vs. 0.14 kg/m2), [F(1,61) = 7.45, P = 0.01]. There were no significant differences between the intervention and the wait-list control groups for change in confidence in ability to be physically active or eat healthy. Weight loss was maintained at 6 months. Conclusions Use of synchronous distance education is a promising approach for weight loss. The results of this study will help to inform future research that employs Web-based interventions.}, 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} }