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ArticleCureus2025

Redefining Obesity: Implications for Holistic Nursing Practice.

Abdulqadir J Nashwan

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Abdulqadir J NashwanNursing & Midwifery Research Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission's recent redefinition of obesity as a chronic, systemic illness marks a paradigm shift with profound implications for nursing practice. Moving beyond body mass index, the framework emphasizes holistic assessments, integrating validated adiposity and organ dysfunction measures. Nurses are uniquely positioned to address weight stigma, advocate for equitable care, and implement evidence-based interventions. They can provide empathetic, non-judgmental care, create inclusive environments with appropriate resources, and use motivational interviewing to support patients' health goals without overemphasizing weight loss. Additionally, advocating for anti-bias training and equitable care policies ensures a stigma-free, patient-centered approach. This editorial highlights how the redefinition of obesity necessitates enhancements in nursing education and policy advocacy, equipping professionals to manage obesity's multifaceted challenges effectively.

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body mass index (bmi)nursing educationobesitypatient-centered careweight stigma

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PMID40018480
PMCPMC11867199

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