What advice is being given by general practitioners to people living with obesity? UniofOxford GP GeneralPracticioner Obesity Advice
By Suchandrima BhowmikDec 19 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux General practitioners are inspired to use all opportunities to talk about weight to people living with obesity. This is highlighted in several public health policies worldwide, including in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Weight-loss interventions lead to the improvement of the health, weight, and well-being of individuals.
Previous trials have indicated that referrals to weight management programs can be effective for people with obesity. However, they are inaccessible to all patients due to commissioning in the United Kingdom. Therefore, there is an increased requirement for GPs to offer weight-loss advice to patients with obesity.
Out of the 237 recordings available, 159 were randomly selected and analyzed. Qualitative conventional content analysis was used to determine the advice given by the GPs to patients with obesity. Moreover, GPs also gave specific diet recommendations to the patients, such as low-fat diets and intermittent fasting. They also focused on increasing physical activity volume in 18 consultations along with specific guidance or gym prescriptions. GPs were reported to recommend implementation tips in 33 consultations which included eating smaller portions, daily or weekly self-weighing, avoiding alcohol, eating at different times of day, changing mindset, and using smaller plates.
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