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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2026

Developing a Weight Management and Metabolic Health Program to support patient-centred, effective, and efficient treatment for veterans with overweight or obesity: protocol for a quality improvement programme.

Devvrat Malhotra, James Henderson, Cassie D Turner, Robert W O'Rourke, Keith B McAuley, Michele Heisler, Mira Otto, Chelsea Thomason, Jessica L O'Neill, Katherine Freeman and 12 more

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22 authors.

Devvrat Malhotrahttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8469-2881
James HendersonDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3879-2942
Cassie D Turnerhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0496-5312
Robert W O'Rourkehttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Keith B McAuleyhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Michele Heislerhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6889-2063
Mira Ottohttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7884-9448
Chelsea Thomasonhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Jessica L O'Neillhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0786-7937
Katherine Freemanhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Marissa W Dunhamhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Emily P Bartleyhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Andrea Hesshttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Valerie Krusehttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Kathryn Ruttanhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Ashlie L Haeusslerhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Gabriel Solomonhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Christopher Grondinhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7919-532X
Paul S Kimhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2612-164X
Richard J Schildhousehttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-4347-186X
Adam Tremblayhttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Dina H Griauzdehttps://ror.org/018txrr13VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2260-0299

Funding

Regional Pilot And Feasibility Study Grants ProgramP30DK020572 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI DAVID P OLSON · 2013 to 2026
$24.3M
NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK020572NIH HHS K23 DK123416-01A
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVeterans Affairs Medical Centers offer multiple weight-loss treatments, including a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program (i.e., MOVE!), anti-obesity medications (AOMs) and bariatric surgery. Yet, most eligible veterans do not receive these treatments.

aimTo describe the design, rationale, and planned evaluation of a comprehensive Weight Management and Metabolic Health program (WMMHP), consisting of (1) weight-focused visits with physicians or pharmacists trained in obesity medicine; (2) patient-centered use of available weight-loss treatments; and (3) coordinated, team-based care.

methodsThis is a quality improvement program implemented within the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. WMMHP eligibility criteria include body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m DISCUSSION: The WMMHP is an innovative approach to improving treatment and outcomes for veterans with overweight and obesity. If effective, its components may inform obesity care delivery in VA and non-VA settings.

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ObesityOverweightQuality ImprovementVeteransWeight Reduction ProgramsBariatric SurgeryHumansPatient-Centered CareProgram EvaluationRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsAnti-obesity medicationsobesityveteransVeterans Health Administrationweight management

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PMID41521639
PMCPMC12817221

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