Combined lifestyle intervention, made more accessible
Combined lifestyle intervention (GLI) programs bring many health benefits to overweight people. But the level of participation among the target group has, so far, been surprisingly low.
With SLIMMER Powered by Ancora, we will make it possible for people to take part in GLI without having to visit a clinic. In partnership with existing provider, SLIMMER, our program is 100% reimbursed by the Dutch mandatory healthcare insurance.
On this page you will find information for patients and the link to the registration form
Combined lifestyle intervention, made more accessible
Combined lifestyle intervention (GLI) programs bring many health benefits to overweight people. But the level of participation among the target group has, so far, been surprisingly low.
With SLIMMER Powered by Ancora, we will make it possible for people to take part in GLI without having to visit a clinic. In partnership with existing provider, SLIMMER, our program is 100% reimbursed by the Dutch mandatory healthcare insurance.
On this page you will find information for patients and the link to the registration form
Small steps, big improvements
With a combination of personal coaching and digital support, our program aims to deliver lasting behavioral change. In this way, patients are likely to need fewer doctor visits in the future.
Expert coaching
We guide participants in topics including exercise, nutrition, stress management and other lifestyle improvements.
Tools and wearable
Participants track their progress as they go through the program with digital tools and wearables. With this, we can also check if participants’ needs are being met.
Personal advice
Participants embark on a customized lifestyle intervention plan, tailored to their personal environment and preferences.
Mobile app
Ancora’s app provides information and tools helping participants to maintain new lifestyle habits. We focus on so-called micro habits, subtle changes people can infuse into their daily routine.
Tools and wearable
Participants track their progress as they go through the program with digital tools and wearables. With this, we can also check if participants’ needs are being met.
Expert coaching
We guide participants in topics including exercise, nutrition, stress management and other lifestyle improvements.
Expert coaching
We guide participants in topics including exercise, nutrition, stress management and other lifestyle improvements.
Mobile app
Ancora’s app provides information and tools helping participants to maintain new lifestyle habits. We focus on so-called micro habits, subtle changes people can infuse into their daily routine.
Personal advice
Participants embark on a customized lifestyle intervention plan, tailored to their personal environment and preferences.
Personal advice
Participants embark on a customized lifestyle intervention plan, tailored to their personal environment and preferences.
Benefits for primary care
Meaningful health improvement:
Doctors sometimes feel that they cannot help their patients to change their lifestyle effectively. SLIMMER yields an average of 3 kilos of weight loss in addition to improvements in clinical and metabolic risk factors, nutrition, exercise and quality of life.
Improved patient management:
With the help of prevention, future physician visits of patients can be limited. In fact, 64 percent of the participants in SLIMMER indicate that they will maintain the healthy behavior they have learned during the program.
Improved efficiency and workflow:
The Ancora dashboard provides physicians and nurses with insight into the progress and possible points of attention of their participants.
Key program features
Participation entirely from home, no need for patients to have to visit a clinic
Hybrid approach with a combination of personal online coaching, digital support and group support
Use of wearable bracelet, digital weighing scale and app that gives participants constant insight into their progress
Multidisciplinary approach with attention to nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep
Support in the development of healthy habits with the help of coaching conversations and feedback of health data
Group sessions with other participants to exchange experiences
Support in getting acquainted with additional local health initiatives such as fitness and sports activities, walking and cooking clubs
Registration criteria
Patients who meet these conditions will have the program reimbursed by their Dutch health insurance.
Age
18 to 75 years
Weight
Body mass index (BMI) higher than 30, or between 25 and 30 with an existing comorbidity
Referral
Patients must get a referral from their GP to be able to enroll
Obesity and the associated diseases are the result of a interaction between our way of life, our genetic architecture and the microbiota in our intestines. A lifestyle intervention is therefore crucial in the treatment of those disorders to limit (further) cell damage. SLIMMER and Ancora Health offer personalized lifestyle advice that is monitored and supervised at home. This increases access to GLI and unburdens primary care and care groups.
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