Accommodating patients with obesity in ambulatory care: A clinical environment checklist.

Wesley Boland Wendy S LiChristen K Dilly

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2024)

Many clinics lack proper equipment to accommodate patients with obesity, resulting in negative care experiences. This clinical environment checklist can identify problem areas and provide solutions to create more welcoming environments, encouraging future care-seeking behaviors.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
type diabetes
mental health
blood pressure
pain management
primary care
affordable care act
weight gain
high fat diet induced