1. Managing obesity in primary care.
- Author
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Goldie C and Brown J
- Subjects
- Holistic Health, Humans, Obesity etiology, Pilot Projects, Treatment Outcome, Weight Loss, Obesity therapy, Primary Health Care organization & administration
- Abstract
Obesity is a complex problem and often difficult to tackle in primary care. A year-long pilot of a practice nurse-led scheme that used a holistic approach towards self-care in obesity management was set up to reduce the cardiovascular risk of patients who were obese and improve their quality of life. This person-centred approach may offer an important tool in the management of these patients in the GP surgery.
- Published
- 2012