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ArticleBMC public health2017

Developing dimensions for a multicomponent multidisciplinary approach to obesity management: a qualitative study.

Anita J Cochrane, Bob Dick, Neil A King, Andrew P Hills, David J Kavanagh

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Article in BMC public health, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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  4. Management of overweight and obesity in primary care-A systematic overview of international evidence-based guidelines.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2019
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Anita J CochraneInstitute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia. anita@lifepsyche.com.au.
Bob DickInterchange, 37 Burbong Street, Chapel Hill, Brisbane, QLD, 4069, Australia.
Neil A KingInstitute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia.
Andrew P HillsSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Newnham Drive, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia.
David J KavanaghInstitute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, 4001, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere have been consistent recommendations for multicomponent and multidisciplinary approaches for obesity management. However, there is no clear agreement on the components, disciplines or processes to be considered within such an approach. In this study, we explored multicomponent and multidisciplinary approaches through an examination of knowledge, skills, beliefs, and recommendations of stakeholders involved in obesity management. These stakeholders included researchers, practitioners, educators, and patients.

methodsWe used qualitative action research methods, including convergent interviewing and observation, to assist the process of inquiry.

resultsThe consensus was that a multicomponent and multidisciplinary approach should be based on four central meta-components (patient, practitioner, process, and environmental factors), and specific components of these factors were identified. Psychologists, dieticians, exercise physiologists and general practitioners were nominated as key practitioners to be included.

conclusionsA complex condition like obesity requires that multiple components be addressed, and that both patients and multiple disciplines are involved in developing solutions. Implementing cycles of continuous improvement to deal with complexity, instead of trying to control for it, offers an effective way to deal with complex, changing multisystem problems like obesity.

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ConsensusHealth Services ResearchHumansObesityObesity ManagementPatient Care TeamQualitative ResearchAction researchConvergent interviewingMulticomponentMultidisciplinaryObesityWeight management

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PMID29037238
PMCPMC5644160

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