Erratum
Since publication of the original article [1], a reader observed an error in one of the studies that had been included. The study by VanWormer et al [2] presented the results as pounds and was mistakenly analysed in kg. The results have been re-analysed.
Comparing multi-component interventions including self-weighing with no intervention or minimal control is changed by 0.1 kg (3.3 kg, 95 % CI -4.1 to -2.8). The 95 % prediction intervals changed slightly (-6.7 to 0.05 kg versus previously -6.9 to 0.1). Figure 2 of the original article should have presented these results, as appears correctly within this erratum.
Forest plot of weight loss studies at programme end
In addition, the mean difference between intervention and control groups for those with accountability changed from -3.6 kg (95 % CI -4.6 to -2.7 kg) to -3.5 kg (95 % CI -4.4 to -2.6 kg). This difference was approaching significance (p = 0.05) rather than previously being significant (p = 0.03). An amended version of Table 3 appears here to highlight these changes.
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Madigan CD, Daley A, Lewis A, Aveyard P, Jolly K. Is self-weighing an effective tool for weight loss: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2015;12:104.
VanWormer JJ, Martinez AM, Benson GA, Crain AL, Martinson BC, Cosentino DL, et al. Telephone counseling and home telemonitoring: the weigh by day trial. Am J Health Behav. 2009;33(4):445–54. doi:10.5993/ajhb.33.4.10.
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Madigan, C.D., Daley, A.J., Lewis, A.L. et al. Erratum to: Is self-weighing an effective tool for weight loss: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 13, 42 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0366-x
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