Emerging Trends in Telehealth and AI-Driven Approaches for Obesity Management: A New Perspective.

One in eight people globally, prevalent mainly in some ethnic groups and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a critical global health challenge of obesity. The telehealth system would be valuable in arresting obesity, with better access to care and a supporting digital community that encourages regular practice of physical activities, healthy diets, and health monitoring, all within reach and at affordable prices. Digital health interventions such as telehealth, mHealth applications, and wearable devices are new modalities for the treatment of obesity that increase monitoring of energy expenditure, physical activity level, and caloric intake. These technologies enhance the possibilities of therapy against barriers, such as maintaining motivation and improving the diet. This review summarises current evidence regarding digital health interventions for obesity management by considering and evaluating various global digital strategies to reduce obesity. The literature emphasises the effectiveness of eHealth interventions toward weight loss and maintenance. Furthermore, artificial intelligence (AI) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can predict and prevent paediatric obesity. By contrast, virtual reality (VR) applications can determine real-world behaviour in clinical practice. These digital interventions could increase the reach and efficacy of traditional weight management programmes by becoming more embedded in clinical practice. However, because of their broad implementation across different clinical settings, concerns regarding the security and privacy of these technologies must be addressed.