Improving implementation of best practices in obesity management: Physician experiences in obesity care.
Clin Obes
; 14(1): e12624, 2024 Feb.
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In this study, we sought to analyse experiences in weight management among physicians working in the area of obesity and contrast these experiences with best practices. By understanding experiences of physicians working in obesity management, we can better support implementation of best practices in their day-to-day practice. An online survey of Canadian primary care physicians, internists and endocrinologists recruited from a nationwide market research database was conducted. The survey captured demographic characteristics and perceptions about weight loss and its management. One hundred and ninety-two physicians (140 primary care, 22 internists and 30 endocrinologists) were recruited and completed the survey. Challenges identified by the physicians in helping patients lose weight included patients' poor compliance and lack of time and resources to address the issue. Most physicians reported considering obesity to be a chronic disease, but most did not incorporate a multi-dimensional, chronic disease model of obesity treatment (i.e., combination of lifestyle interventions with psychological, medical and/or surgical interventions). Endocrinologists reported management practices consistent with a chronic disease model more frequently than primary care physicians. These data highlight the need for improvement in obesity management, particularly in primary care. Despite proliferation of guidelines on best practices, implementation of these practices into daily practice remains low.
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Médicos
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Obesidade
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Humans
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America do norte
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En
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2024
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