Review Article

Occupational Therapy for Adults with Overweight and Obesity: Mapping Interventions Involving Occupational Therapists

Table 3

Summary of the reported outcomes.

Outcomes reportedSignificant at discharge, studies ()Significant at follow-up, studies ()Nonsignificant at discharge, studies ()Nonsignificant at follow-up, studies ()

AnthropometricsWeight loss6431
Weight regain1
BMI3131
Body fat percentage11
Waist circumference21

Biochemical and physicalBlood pressure111
Metabolic control measure1
Max oxygen uptake11
Isometric max muscle strength11
Flexibility, arm11
Bio-impedance z (arm swelling)1
Increased physical activity (alone or in small, or bigger groups)31
Brisk walk11
Flexibility11
Strength11
Lifestyle profile, physical activity subscale (between groups)1
Lifestyle profile, physical activity subscale (in-group)1
Lifestyle profile, nutrition subscale (in-group)1
Lifestyle profile, nutrition subscale (between groups)1
Musculoskeletal pain11

PsychosocialGlobal functioning11
Quality of life, in norm-based physical function1
Quality of life, in general health1
Quality of life, in vitality1
Mood11
Motivation1
Self-esteem11
Perception of wellness11
Self-management behavior in exercise11
Attitudes towards exercise1
Increased knowledge about nutrition1
Energy intake (in-group)1
Energy intake (between groups)1
Fat intake (in-group)1
Self-management behavior in diet11
Diabetes knowledge11
Differences by weight changes by site11

Not identified outcome reports are marked with “—.”