Perspectives and Experiences of Adult Patients With Obesity in Dietetic Primary Health Care: A Qualitative Study in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is defined as a chronic, relapsing disease, characterised by its persistence and the frequent recurrence of weight gain following weight loss. It is linked to chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. Sustainable weight loss requires long-term dietary and behavioural changes. Dietetic treatment outcomes vary per patient, leading to differing success rates and effectiveness. Although understanding patient experiences is crucial for designing effective, patient-centered strategies, little is known about their lived experiences. This study aimed to obtain a better understanding of the perspectives and experiences of patients with obesity receiving dietetic treatment in primary health care in the Netherlands.

Methods

This qualitative interpretive study inc

SUBMITTER: van de Riet A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature