The 5As team patient study: patient perspectives on the role of primary care in obesity management.
BMC Fam Pract
; 18(1): 19, 2017 Feb 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Over 60% of people have overweight or obesity, but only a third report receiving counselling from primary care providers. We explored patients' perspectives on the role of primary care in obesity management and their experience with existing resources, with a view to develop an improved understanding of this perspective, and more effective management strategies.METHODS:
Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, with a sample of 28 patients from a cohort of 255 patients living with obesity and receiving care to support their weight management in a large Primary Care Network of family practices in Alberta.RESULTS:
Four illustrative themes emerged (1) the patient-physician relationship plays an important role in the adequacy of obesity management; (2) patients have clear expectations of substantive conversations with their primary care team; (3) complex conditions affect weight and patients require assistance tailored to individual obesity drivers; (4) current services provide support in important ways (accessibility, availability, accountability, affordability, consistency of messaging), but are not yet meeting patient needs for individual plans, advanced education, and follow-up opportunities.CONCLUSIONS:
Patients have clear expectations that their primary care physician asks them about weight within a supportive therapeutic relationship. They see obesity as a complex phenomenon with multiple drivers. They want their healthcare providers to assess and address their root causes - not simplistic advice to "eat less, move more". Patients felt that the current services were positive resources, but expressed needs for tailored weight management plans, and longer-term follow-up.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente
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Papel do Médico
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Atenção Primária à Saúde
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Manejo da Obesidade
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Obesidade
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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