Author : Michele Lynnette Dodds
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Implementation of an Evidence-based Interprofessional Intervention for Overweight and Obese Adults in a Family Practice Clinic by : Michele Lynnette Dodds
Download or read book Implementation of an Evidence-based Interprofessional Intervention for Overweight and Obese Adults in a Family Practice Clinic written by Michele Lynnette Dodds and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 70.7% of adults in the United States being overweight or obese, primary care providers should be providing intervention and treatment regularly. Just communicating the message to lose weight is not enough. Assisting patients to identify measurable goals for weight reduction using evidence-based recommendations can improve health and quality of care. Using motivational interviewing and applying the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/The Obesity Society (AHA/ACC/TOS) weight reduction guidelines, a convenience sample (n=40) of patients in a Midwestern academic family practice clinic were provided a brief intervention during their routine office visit. Biometrics (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, height, weight, and abdominal circumference), nutrition and physical activity behaviors, and self-efficacy were measured preintervention and postintervention over a three-month period. Following pre- and post-measurements, patients had statistically significant reduction in weight (M=2.86, SD +/- 8.13), body mass index (M=.718, SD +/- 1.86) , and abdominal circumference (M= 1.25, SD +/- 4.81). There was no difference noted in systolic or diastolic blood pressure. Patients also had statistically significant change in nutrition behaviors of convenient dining and easily enticed eating as measured by the 6-Factor Questionnaire. Providing a brief, evidence-based intervention during routine office visits can improve treatment for overweight and obese patients.