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1. The association between excess weight and COVID‐19 outcomes: An umbrella review.

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Matu, Jamie, Griffiths, Alex, Shannon, Oliver M., Jones, Andrew, Day, Rhiannon, Radley, Duncan, Feeley, Alison, Mabbs, Lisa, Blackshaw, Jamie, Sattar, Naveed, and Ells, Louisa

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INTENSIVE care units, ARTIFICIAL respiration, CINAHL database, MORTALITY, MEDLINE
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Summary: This umbrella review assessed the association between excess weight and COVID‐19 outcomes. MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were systematically searched for reviews that assessed the association between excess weight and COVID‐19 outcomes. A second‐order meta‐analysis was conducted on the available data for intensive care unit admission, invasive mechanical ventilation administration, disease severity, hospitalization, and mortality. The quality of included reviews was assessed using the AMSTAR‐2 appraisal tool. In total, 52 systematic reviews were included, 49 of which included meta‐analyses. The risk of severe outcomes (OR = 1.86; 95% CI: 1.70 to 2.05), intensive care unit admission (OR = 1.58; 95% CI: 1.45 to 1.72), invasive mechanical ventilation administration (OR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.57 to 1.83), hospitalization (OR = 1.82; 95% CI: 1.61 to 2.05), and mortality (OR = 1.35; 95% CI: 1.24 to 1.48) following COVID‐19 infection was significantly higher in individuals living with excess weight compared with those with a healthy weight. There was limited evidence available in the included reviews regarding the influence of moderating factors such as ethnicity, and the majority of included reviews were of poor quality. Obesity appears to represent an important modifiable pre‐infection risk factor for severe COVID‐19 outcomes, including death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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5. Improving adult behavioural weight management services for diverse UK Black Caribbean and Black African ethnic groups: a qualitative study of insights from potential service users and service providers

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Maynard, Maria J., primary, Orighoye, Oritseweyinmi, additional, Apekey, Tanefa, additional, Simpson, Ellouise, additional, van Dijk, Margie, additional, Atherton, Elizabeth, additional, Blackshaw, Jamie, additional, and Ells, Louisa, additional

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2023
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7. Psychological support within tier 2 adult weight management services, are we doing enough for people with mental health needs? A mixed-methods survey

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Marwood, Jordan, Brown, Tamara, Kaiseler, Mariana, Clare, Kenneth, Feeley, Alison, Blackshaw, Jamie, Ells, Louisa, Marwood, Jordan, Brown, Tamara, Kaiseler, Mariana, Clare, Kenneth, Feeley, Alison, Blackshaw, Jamie, and Ells, Louisa

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Depression and obesity are two of the most highly prevalent global public health concerns. Obesity and poor mental health are strongly associated, and it is likely that mental health needs are common in people seeking weight management services. The aim was to identify what psychological support is provided and required in tier 2 adult weight management services (T2 WMS). Online survey was conducted: quantitative data were summarized, and open-ended free-text questions were coded and thematically analysed. Participants were current or recent service users with self-reported mental health needs (n = 27), commissioners (n = 9) or providers (n = 17). Over half of service users did not feel their mental health needs were met and 60% said they would like additional psychological support within T2 WMS. Findings highlight the lack of psychological and emotional support. Psychological support and behaviour change techniques are conflated, with a lack of clear understanding or definition of what psychological support is, either between or within service users, providers, and commissioners. Moving towards more person-centred care, better identification and triaging of those living with mental health issues, together with improved resources and training of providers, is crucial to improve outcomes for people living with obesity and poor mental health.

Published
2023

11. Physical activity promotion by GPs: a cross-sectional survey in England

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Lowe, Anna, Myers, Anna, Quirk, Helen, Blackshaw, Jamie, Palanee, Sabrina, and Copeland, Robert

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Family Practice
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BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) contributes to the prevention and management of many health conditions. Primary care practitioners have an important role to play in supporting people to be physically active.AimThis study had the following three aims: 1) to explore GPs‘ awareness and knowledge of the PA guidelines; 2) to assess GPs’ confidence in promoting PA; and 3) to explore factors that influence PA promotion among GPs.Design & settingCross-sectional survey, using secondary analysis.MethodUK-based GPs were invited to take part in an online survey in January 2021. Demographic questions were followed by nine multiple choice questions. Categorical data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and open-ended data were analysed using content analysis and inductive coding.ResultsIn total, 839 GPs based in England completed the survey. Most GP responders (98.9%) believed that PA was important, yet only 35.7% reported being at least ‘somewhat familiar’ with current PA guidance. Despite this, 74.1% of GPs reported feeling confident raising the topic of PA with their patients. Barriers included lack of time, perceptions of patient attitude and risk, language issues, and COVID-19. Key facilitators were identified and ‘Couch to 5k’ and the ‘parkrun practice’ initiatives were the most widely used support tools.ConclusionGPs value PA yet well-known barriers exist to embedding promotion into primary care. As primary care reconfigures, there is an opportunity to embed PA into systems, services, and processes.

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2021

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