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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical staff towards obesity management in patients with spinal cord injuries: an International survey of four western European countries.

Samford WongJ van MiddendorpM BelciI van NesE RoelsÉ SmithS P HiraniA Forbes
Published in: Spinal cord (2014)
Medical staff expressed the need to participate in obesity prevention and management. Appropriate training should be considered for all medical staff and the development of specific weight management guidelines and dietetic provision should be considered.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • spinal cord
  • weight loss
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • weight gain
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • high fat diet induced
  • neuropathic pain
  • adipose tissue
  • clinical practice