Experience and expectations of patients on weight loss: The Learning Health System Network Experience.

Ramona S DeJesusK W BauerD P BradleyI HallerS M BradleyD R SchroederJ St SauverSean M PhelanI T Croghan

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2019)

Patients had varying perceptions on weight loss; those with category III obesity had the highest desire to lose weight but had the least confidence in ability to lose weight. Higher BMI, female gender and need to lose >10 lb were associated with decreased self-confidence in ability to lose weight.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
end stage renal disease
weight gain
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
roux en y gastric bypass
type diabetes
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
gastric bypass
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
primary care
insulin resistance
patient reported outcomes
adipose tissue