An Assessment of Weight Loss Management in Health System Primary Care Practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care practices can help patients address obesity through weight loss; however, there are many barriers to doing so. This study examined weight management services provided and factors associated with higher reported provision of services.

Methods

A survey was given to practice members in 18 primary care practices in a Colorado-based health system. The survey assessed weight management services to determine the amount and type of weight loss assistance provided and other factors that may be important. We used descriptive statistics to summarize responses and linear regression with generalized estimating equations to assess the association between the practice and practice member characteristics and the amount of weight management services provided.

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SUBMITTER: Suresh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10482321 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature