Obesity Counseling and Guidelines in Primary CareA Qualitative Study

Visual identification of obesity by healthcare professionals: an experimental study of trainee and qualified GPs

“…The present study also tested whether GPs' perceptions of who is responsible for the treatment of obesity predicted reporting likelihood of offering treatment. Unlike a number of qualitative studies that have suggested personal beliefs about responsibility for treatment may influence whether or not GPs treat obesity, 9,14 here this was found to have little effect. One variable not considered that could explain propensity to intervene is selfefficacy regarding treatment effectiveness.…”

Impact of the 5As Team study on clinical practice in primary care obesity management: a qualitative study

“…4,22,23 The qualitative component of the 5As Team study is similarly unique compared to the existing qualitative literature on primary care providers and obesity management. Past studies focused on providers' self-reported barriers to obesity management, 3,24,25 assessment of providers' existing obesity management ability, 26,27 providers' views on the utility of obesity management interventions, 28 and providers' biases regarding weight and attitudes toward obesity management. 29 The current literature does not describe processes of provider change and development for supporting obesity management in response to an intervention.…”

The Effect of Computers for Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials

“…motivation on the part of patients, and perhaps most discouraging, lack of proven interventions. [15][16][17][18] To overcome some of these barriers, an increasing number of weight loss interventions have used computer technology to deliver education, support, and self-monitoring strategies. [19][20][21][22] It has been suggested that the interactive nature of computers provides a persuasive advantage when compared to other media 23 and assists social learning by providing users with feedback, modeling of desired attitudes or behaviors, and social dynamics and support.…”