Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Lifestyle Medicine in Specialized Care: A Survey-Based Study in a Dutch Hospital.

ABSTRACT: Lifestyle Medicine (LM) offers promise for managing chronic diseases, yet its implementation in healthcare remains limited. Successful implementation requires understanding healthcare professionals' (HCPs) perceptions, given their roles in advising patients and referring to lifestyle interventions. This study explores how HCPs at a Dutch academic hospital perceive LM. We conducted an anonymous online survey of physicians, nurses, and other HCPs in adult specialized care. We assessed perceptions of LM, how these varied across professional roles, and barriers and facilitators to implementation. We thematically analyzed free-text responses to identify factors influencing perceptions of lifestyle medicine. Of 303 participants, 14% were familiar with LM and 19% reported never discussing lifesty

SUBMITTER: Figueroa CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553549 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature