Web Based Intervention to Reduce Weight Bias Among Dietitians

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

166 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-05-01

Study Completion Date

2019-08-08

Brief Summary

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Weight bias in dietitians is prevalent and may affect patient care. The investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial to test if explicit and implicit bias could be influenced by a short, 20 minute educational video.

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Detailed Description

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This randomized controlled trial studied the effect of three different videos on weight bias in a nationally representative sample of dietitians. The "intervention" group (I) watched a video about the etiology of obesity, reasons for weight regain, and how to talk to patients about weight. The first "control" group (C1) received information about the role of the environment and individual behavior in weight gain, and tools to help patients control their weight. The second control group (C2) received a weight neutral video about the role of dieticians in society. Bias measures were taken before and just after watching the video, and again one month later.

Conditions

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Intervention Video (I) Weight Control Video (C1) Weight Neutral Control Video (C2)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Participants were told they would be participating in a study that aims to determine the effectiveness of online education in dietitians. They were unaware that determining the effect of the videos on weight bias was the objective of the study.

Study Groups

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Intervention (I)

This arm was randomized to a 20 min video that emphasized information about factors other than individual behaviors that influence weight, weight loss and ability to maintain weight. It also indirectly addressed weight bias by explaining how to have conversation about weight and health with a patient with obesity that is free of biases.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Online Educational Videos

Intervention Type OTHER

The videos were developed by the researchers based on a prior study to test if specific information about obesity and weight control influence weight bias.

Weight Control (C1)

This arm was randomized to a 20 min video that emphasized the controllable aspects of weight and gave dietitians an overview of a tool to help plan and monitor weight loss.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Online Educational Videos

Intervention Type OTHER

The videos were developed by the researchers based on a prior study to test if specific information about obesity and weight control influence weight bias.

Weight Neutral Control (C2)

The arm was randomized to a 20 min video about the role dietitians play in society, that made no mention of weight or obesity.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Online Educational Videos

Intervention Type OTHER

The videos were developed by the researchers based on a prior study to test if specific information about obesity and weight control influence weight bias.

Interventions

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Online Educational Videos

The videos were developed by the researchers based on a prior study to test if specific information about obesity and weight control influence weight bias.

Intervention Type OTHER