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ArticleObesity facts2016

Obesity Management in Europe: Current Status and Objectives for the Future.

Magdalena F Uerlich, Volkan Yumuk, Nick Finer, Arnaud Basdevant, Tommy L S Visscher

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Article in Obesity facts, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Magdalena F UerlichResearch Center for the Prevention of Overweight Zwolle, Windesheim University of Applied Science and VU University, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
Volkan Yumuk
Nick Finer
Arnaud Basdevant
Tommy L S Visscher

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aims at assessing the status of obesity management in the European region and identifying future goals and objectives of professionals working in the field of obesity.

methodsPresidents of all 31 EASO-affiliated (EASO = European Association for the Study of Obesity) national associations for the study of obesity were asked to invite 5 obesity experts from their country to participate in a survey. A total of 74 obesity professionals out of 23 countries participated. Questions addressed the development of guidelines, the status of obesity management, and goals and objectives for the future in obesity management. Further, EASO's three vice-presidents participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews, in which they were asked to provide their reflection on the survey data.

resultsMost countries define obesity as a clinical and chronic disease, but various differences in obesity management standards exist across Europe. Existing guidelines mainly focus on the acute treatment of obesity rather than on long-term approaches.

conclusionMultidisciplinary approaches for obesity management and the collaboration between general practitioners and hospitals as well as between professionals at the local level and networks of obesity management centers need to be improved across Europe. Good practices and evidence are available.

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Cooperative BehaviorDisease ManagementPractice Guidelines as TopicEuropeFemaleHumansMaleObesityOrganizational ObjectivesPatient Care TeamSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC5644860

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