Survey of perceptions and educational needs of primary care providers regarding management of patients with class II and III obesity in Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care providers (PCPs) are typically the primary contact for patients with obesity seeking medical and surgical weight loss interventions; however, previous studies suggest that fewer than 7% of eligible adult patients are referred to publically funded medical and surgical weight loss interventions (MSWLI).

Methods

We performed an anonymous survey study between October 2017 and June 2018 to explore the knowledge, experiences, perceptions, and educational needs of PCPs in Southeastern Ontario in managing patients with class II and III obesity.

Results

Surveys were distributed to 591 PCPs (n = 538 family physicians; n = 53 nurse practitioners) identified as practicing in the Southeastern Ontario and 92 (15.6%) participated. PCPs serving a rural populat

SUBMITTER: Zevin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7797146 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature