MSC PROPOSAL

MSC Proposal

MSC Proposal

1-AIM AND WHAT QUESTION OR STATEMENT YOU ARE GOING TO ANSWER

Following are the aims and objectives of this study:

To compare the effectiveness of a self help method of weight loss versus a structured commercial weight loss program by diet and exercise in overweight and obese, healthy adults.

To highlight the concern of obesity as a strong risk factor for the prevalence of osteoarthritis

To discuss this weight loss programs are appropriate combinations in helping obese individuals to achieve a gradual reduction in weight

To introduce the treatment options for treating obesity

To introduce weight management program

To introduce self-help service for weight loss

2-TO STATE THE INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA OF THE RESEARCH

For this study as already said the secondary research approach will be utilised and all the relevant data will be collected through books, journals and articles.

At the beginning of this systematic reviews, we will discuss and develop a series of inclusion and exclusion criteria to fit in with their review question and/or the brief given by whoever is funding the project. This systematic review will exclude studies if they do not conform to certain study designs, are not written in English or within a certain time frame. We would be cautious of any bias they might introduce into the review by adding certain inclusion or exclusion criteria. For example limiting to studies in English may miss important studies published in other languages. All decisions taken to include or exclude certain studies or groups of studies should be documented in the methods - this way it can be seen that a systematic process has been followed.

In this systematic review, the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be applied to all the studies retrieved by the searches. At this stage the decisions will usually be made using the titles and abstracts of the articles. ...