Attitudes and Approaches to Use of Meal Replacement Products among Healthcare Professionals in Management of Excess Weight.

ABSTRACT: Meal replacement product-based diets are an effective weight loss intervention used in the management of obesity. Historically, these diets have been underutilised by HealthCare Professionals (HCPs). An online survey of mixed methods design was distributed to HCPs to capture current perceptions and prescribing patterns of meal replacement products (MRPs) in the management of overweight and obesity. A total of 303 HCPs working in weight management across Australia began the survey and 197 (65%) completed it. While over 70% of HCPs have prescribed MRP currently or in the past, MRPs are only prescribed to a median 7% of patients seeking weight management treatment. Qualitative analysis identified potential barriers to MRP prescription, which include experience with patient non-compliance, per

SUBMITTER: Maston G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7551264 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature