[Benefits of cognitive behavior therapy and acupressure therapy in obese patients: a randomized clinical trial]
V Torres, A Ma Castro Sánchez, G A Matarán Peñarocha, I Lara Palomo, Ma E Aguilar Ferrándiz, C Moreno Lorenzo, V Torres, A Ma Castro Sánchez, G A Matarán Peñarocha, I Lara Palomo, Ma E Aguilar Ferrándiz, C Moreno Lorenzo
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze change of lifestyle in obese patients with cognitive behavior therapy and acupressure.
Methods: An experimental study was performed with placebo control group. Forty patients were randomly assigned to intervention group (cognitive behaviour therapy + acupressure) and control group (information session). Outcome measure was a questionnaire for the assessment and quantification of obesity related lifestyles. Measures were performed at baseline and, after 3-months intervention.
Results: After 3 months of treatment, the intervention group showed significant differences (p<0.05) in weight loss, diet and physical activity.
Conclusion: In the obese patient, cognitive behavior therapy and acupressure, it has lost at least three kilograms over three months and has changed lifestyles related to obesity.
Source: PubMed