'The fact that I know I can do it is quite a motivator now': a qualitative study exploring experiences maintaining weight loss 6 months after completing a weight loss programme for knee osteoarthritis.
Belinda Joan LawfordRana Shane HinmanSarah JonesCatherine KeatingCourtney BrownKim L BennellPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Participants had overall positive experiences maintaining their weight loss since completing the weight loss programme and were confident in their ability to self-regulate their weight in the future. Findings suggest a programme incorporating dietitian and physiotherapist consultations, a VLCD, and educational and behaviour change resources supports confidence maintaining weight loss in the medium term. Further research is required to explore strategies to overcome barriers like loss of accountability and returning to old eating habits.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- roux en y gastric bypass
- knee osteoarthritis
- gastric bypass
- study protocol
- glycemic control
- weight gain
- mental health
- randomized controlled trial
- preterm infants
- obese patients
- metabolic syndrome
- clinical trial
- physical activity
- body mass index
- primary care
- insulin resistance
- general practice
- gestational age