Patient insights into the experience of trying to achieve weight-loss and future expectations upon commencement of a primary care-led weight management intervention: A qualitative, baseline exploration.
Marie SpreckleyJudith de LangeJacob C SeidellJutka HalberstadtPublished in: PloS one (2022)
This study illustrates the importance of gaining comprehensive insights into the diverse experiences patients encounter when trying to achieve weight loss. Personalized support taking into account individual experiences and circumstances may enhance long-term treatment outcomes. Future research into the complexities of weight management based on individual accounts can aid in the creation of improved treatment protocols.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- primary care
- roux en y gastric bypass
- end stage renal disease
- gastric bypass
- randomized controlled trial
- body mass index
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- current status
- ejection fraction
- weight gain
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- skeletal muscle
- obese patients
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- body weight