Telenutrition

TN: MNT Effectiveness Using Different Delivery Methods (2012)

Telenutrition and MNT Effectiveness

• Assessment
  What is the effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided using different delivery methods (to include in-person, phone, Internet, email, videoconferencing, etc.)?

  • Conclusion

    Limited evidence showed no significant differences in outcomes between telehealth and traditional in-person sessions. Further research comparing delivery methods in the same study is needed.

  • Grade: III
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Evidence Summary: What is the effectiveness of MNT provided face-to-face compared with non-face-to-face methods (to include phone, Internet, e-mail, etc.)?
    • Detail
    • Quality Rating Summary
      For a summary of the Quality Rating results, click here.
    • Worksheets
      • Haugen HA, Tran ZV, Wyatt HR, Barry MJ, Hill JO. Using telehealth to increase participation in weight management programs. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2007; 15(12): 3067-3077.
      • Touger-Decker R, Denmark R, Bruno M, O'Sullivan-Maillet J, Lasser N. Workplace weight loss program; comparing live and internet methods. J Occup Environ Med. 2010; 52(11): 1112-1118.
  • Search Plan and Results: TN: Comparative Effectiveness of MNT by Method 2011