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Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up.
Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up.
- Source :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being; Dec2023, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-20, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Introduction: The global prevalence of overweight and obesity is continuously increasing. Long-term weight loss results remain disappointing. This study aims to identify factors and strategies for successful long-term weight loss in a primary care-led weight-loss intervention from the perspective of participants. Materials and methods: This qualitative interview study is the first follow-up study in a 2-year study series of participants with overweight or obesity. Methods utilized are semistructured interviews (n = 20) with quantitative self-description. The data were transcribed from audio-taped interviews and analysed thematically. Results: This study found that clear, continuously evolving self-monitoring strategies facilitated by strong routines and a long-term focus enhanced successful outcomes. Challenges faced included stress, disappointment and loss of routine along with external criticism and discouragement. Benefits experienced due to weight loss included improved health, selfesteem, communal support and encouragement, which continued to fuel motivation. Receiving continuous support and encouragement from healthcare practitioners was instrumental for long-term success. Conclusion: This study highlighted the complex, multifaceted experiences patients encounter in the pursuit of trying to achieve long-term weight loss. Personalized treatment protocols taking into account the diverse requirements and circumstances of individuals have the potential to improve treatment outcomes. Continuous, professional support may enhance long-term outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- WEIGHT loss & psychology
OBESITY treatment
PATIENT aftercare
LIFESTYLES
FOOD habits
AFFINITY groups
LIFE change events
SOCIAL support
CONFIDENCE
RESEARCH methodology
CRITICISM
SELF-perception
MOTIVATION (Psychology)
MOBILE apps
INTERVIEWING
QUANTITATIVE research
HEALTH status indicators
BEHAVIOR
PLEASURE
FAMILIES
HABIT
PRIMARY health care
PATIENTS' attitudes
QUALITATIVE research
NATIONAL health services
FOOD portions
WEIGHT loss
ATTENTION
FOOD
THEMATIC analysis
EMOTIONS
JUDGMENT sampling
LONGEVITY
ANXIETY
HEALTH promotion
HEALTH self-care
PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
GOAL (Psychology)
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17482623
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174693275
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2256669