ArticleAdvances in therapy2019
Patient Needs, Perceptions, and Attitudinal Drivers Associated with Obesity: A Qualitative Online Bulletin Board Study.
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- Patient Preferences for Treatment in Relapsed/Refractory Acute Leukemia in the United Kingdom: A Discrete Choice Experiment.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Article
- Awareness and Perception of Anti-obesity Medications Among Al-Ahsaa, Riyadh, and Hail in Saudi Arabia Populations.Cureus · 2023Article
- A qualitative study to examine meaningful change in physical function associated with weight-loss.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Gathering Structured Patient Insight to Drive the PRO Strategy in COPD: Patient-Centric Drug Development from Theory to Practice.Advances in therapy · 2020Article
- Understanding Patient Preferences and Unmet Needs in Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Insights from a Qualitative Online Bulletin Board Study.Advances in therapy · 2019Article
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Abstract
introductionTo gain insights into the needs, attitudes, perceptions, and preferences of people living with obesity using an online bulletin board (OBB) study.
methodsThe OBB is a moderated asynchronous online qualitative market research method that allows interactive discussion among participants. Participants were recruited via physician referral followed by screening questions to ensure eligibility and willingness to participate. The discussions in the OBB were moderated and allowed anonymized open answers and responses. Analysis was performed using various qualitative analytical tools.
resultsThis OBB study included 23 participants (n = 11, UK; n = 12, USA). Participants expressed negative emotions associated with obesity. Obesity impacted various aspects of their life, and the feeling of loneliness caused food indulgence, especially during the evenings. Their appearance was their primary cause of anxiety, whilst health considerations were secondary. The participants felt trapped in a cycle where food was (ab)used to overcome problems associated with being obese. Participants were pessimistic about weight management measures as a result of unsuccessful past attempts, with little/no support from healthcare providers, friends, and family for weight management. They preferred medications that would allow them to maintain their current lifestyle yet cause visible weight reduction. Along with medications, they expressed a strong preference for an online support group with similar peers for motivation, support, and sustained outcomes.
conclusionsAs losing excess weight is a challenge for most overweight individuals, the qualitative insights from this OBB can inform the planning and successful execution of various weight management and drug development programs.
fundingNovartis Pharma AG, Basel Switzerland.
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