Facilitators and Barriers to Weight Loss Among Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about motivation for weight loss and barriers to weight loss among patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Such information is crucial for developing tailored weight management recommendations and novel interventions.

Methods

We administered a survey to patients with IIH presenting to neuro-ophthalmology clinics at The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center (Michigan, USA) and St. Thomas' Hospital (London, England). Participants rated importance and motivation to lose weight (1-10 scale; 10 = extremely important/motivated). Facilitators and barriers to weight loss were assessed using open-ended survey questions informed by motivational interviewing methodology. Open-ended responses were coded by 2 team members independently usi

SUBMITTER: Killeen OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470130 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature