[Control of the obese population. Educational intervention program]

Area of Science:

• Obesity research
• Public health interventions
• Pedagogical program evaluation

Context:

• A prospective study was conducted at "L'Eixample" Primary Health Clinic in Lérida.
• 192 obese patients were initially identified in a General Medicine clinic.
• 93 patients participated in an individualized educational intervention program over one year.

Purpose:

• To identify age, sex, and risk factor differences in obese individuals participating in weight loss programs versus non-weight loss programs.
• To determine the effectiveness of a specific pedagogical intervention for weight loss.
• To analyze demographic and clinical factors influencing program outcomes.

Summary:

• The individualized educational program included health information, nutritional guidance, physical exercise, motivation, and follow-up support.
• The program was delivered through scheduled nurse visits.
• The overall effectiveness of the program was 51.6%, with 48 patients achieving successful outcomes.

Impact:

• The findings suggest the pedagogical program is effective for weight loss in obese individuals.
• The program is recommended for the under-65 obese population without pre-existing risk factors.
• This research provides insights into optimizing interventions for obesity management.