Counseling Patients With Obesity

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (34 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

About 70% of American adults are overweight or have obesity. Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, progressive disease associated with severe complications and comorbidities. Excess weight places people at higher risk of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and certain cancers. However, research shows that even a modest weight loss of 5% to 10% of total body weight can result in health benefits. Patients with overweight or obese may want help setting and reaching weight-loss goals but may have difficulties talking about their weight. By speaking with these patients respectfully and working with them as partners, practitioners play a crucial role in empowering patients to improve their health. This activity describes strategies for counseling patients with overweight and obesity and highlights the part of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this chronic disease.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain the importance of counseling patients with overweight and obesity.

  • Identify the patient population who would benefit most from counseling on overweight and obesity.

  • Summarize the barriers to counseling patients on overweight and obesity.

  • Describe the strategies to counsel patients with excess weight and/or weight-related health comorbidities.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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