Perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing a weight management programme in a primary care setting in Singapore: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity, a growing problem worldwide and locally, is a risk factor for many chronic conditions. Weight loss has been shown to improve health outcomes and weight management programmes are effective in achieving weight loss. However, the effectiveness and sustainability of weight management programmes are variable. The six-month, seven-touch-point Weight Management Programme (WeightWise) is a locally developed multidisciplinary programme based on the latest evidence and expert opinion. This study aimed to explore the perceived barriers and facilitators to delivering WeightWise prior to its implementation in the Singapore public primary care setting (polyclinics).

Methods

Between September 2023 and January 2024, a qualitative study was conducted across two polyclinic

SUBMITTER: Lim RLC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature