A Qualitative Exploration of Patient and Staff Experiences of the Receipt and Delivery of Specialist Weight Management Services in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addressing the increasing prevalence of obesity is a global public health priority. Severe obesity (body mass index > 40) reduces life expectancy, due to its association with people developing complications (e.g. diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease), and greatly impairs quality of life. The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK provides specialist weight management services (SWMS) for people with severe obesity, but key uncertainties remain around patient access to and engagement with weight management services, as well as pathways beyond the service.

Methods

In this multiple methods study, using online forum data and semi-structured interviews, stakeholders' experiences of delivering and receiving SWMS were explored. Using the web search engine Google with

SUBMITTER: Watkins R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570191 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature