Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up
Introduction The global prevalence of overweight and obesity is continuously increasing. Long-term weight loss results remain disappointing. This study aims to identify factors and strategies for successful long-term weight loss in a primary care-led weight-loss intervention from the perspective of...
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| description | Introduction The global prevalence of overweight and obesity is continuously increasing. Long-term weight loss results remain disappointing. This study aims to identify factors and strategies for successful long-term weight loss in a primary care-led weight-loss intervention from the perspective of participants. Materials and methods This qualitative interview study is the first follow-up study in a 2-year study series of participants with overweight or obesity. Methods utilized are semi-structured interviews (n = 20) with quantitative self-description. The data were transcribed from audio-taped interviews and analysed thematically. Results This study found that clear, continuously evolving self-monitoring strategies facilitated by strong routines and a long-term focus enhanced successful outcomes. Challenges faced included stress, disappointment and loss of routine along with external criticism and discouragement. Benefits experienced due to weight loss included improved health, self-esteem, communal support and encouragement, which continued to fuel motivation. Receiving continuous support and encouragement from healthcare practitioners was instrumental for long-term success. Conclusion This study highlighted the complex, multifaceted experiences patients encounter in the pursuit of trying to achieve long-term weight loss. Personalized treatment protocols taking into account the diverse requirements and circumstances of individuals have the potential to improve treatment outcomes. Continuous, professional support may enhance long-term outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-141f44e13a764f6891af9426e7e90fb82023-12-07T15:12:03ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being1748-26231748-26312023-12-0118110.1080/17482631.2023.22566692256669Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow upMarie Spreckley0Judith de Lange1Jaap Seidell2Jutka Halberstadt3Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamVrije Universiteit AmsterdamVrije Universiteit AmsterdamVrije Universiteit AmsterdamIntroduction The global prevalence of overweight and obesity is continuously increasing. Long-term weight loss results remain disappointing. This study aims to identify factors and strategies for successful long-term weight loss in a primary care-led weight-loss intervention from the perspective of participants. Materials and methods This qualitative interview study is the first follow-up study in a 2-year study series of participants with overweight or obesity. Methods utilized are semi-structured interviews (n = 20) with quantitative self-description. The data were transcribed from audio-taped interviews and analysed thematically. Results This study found that clear, continuously evolving self-monitoring strategies facilitated by strong routines and a long-term focus enhanced successful outcomes. Challenges faced included stress, disappointment and loss of routine along with external criticism and discouragement. Benefits experienced due to weight loss included improved health, self-esteem, communal support and encouragement, which continued to fuel motivation. Receiving continuous support and encouragement from healthcare practitioners was instrumental for long-term success. Conclusion This study highlighted the complex, multifaceted experiences patients encounter in the pursuit of trying to achieve long-term weight loss. Personalized treatment protocols taking into account the diverse requirements and circumstances of individuals have the potential to improve treatment outcomes. Continuous, professional support may enhance long-term outcomes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2256669obesitylong-term weight lossobesity managementweight managementweight-losssustainable weight-loss |
| spellingShingle | Marie Spreckley Judith de Lange Jaap Seidell Jutka Halberstadt Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being obesity long-term weight loss obesity management weight management weight-loss sustainable weight-loss |
| title | Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up |
| title_full | Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up |
| title_fullStr | Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up |
| title_full_unstemmed | Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up |
| title_short | Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up |
| title_sort | primary care led weight management intervention qualitative insights into patient experiences at one year follow up |
| topic | obesity long-term weight loss obesity management weight management weight-loss sustainable weight-loss |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2256669 |
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