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Weight management: A concept analysis.
Connie L Winik1, C Elizabeth Bonham1
1Student, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN.
Nursing Forum
|June 30, 2017
Summary
Effective weight management requires a multifaceted approach, including diet, exercise, and behavioral changes. This concept analysis clarifies key elements for successful patient and provider strategies to combat obesity.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare practices
- Obesity and weight management
Background:
- Obesity is a global epidemic and the leading cause of death worldwide.
- The World Health Organization identifies obesity as a critical global health risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance understanding of the complex concept of weight management.
- To inform the development of effective healthcare practices for weight management goals.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis utilizing Walker and Avant's model.
- Comprehensive literature search across major health databases (CINAHL, Health Source, Medline, ProQuest).
- Keywords: weight management, weight control, weight loss, obesity, weight, management.
Main Results:
- Weight management is a complex, multifaceted concept.
- Successful strategies require integrated approaches to address the obesity crisis.
Conclusions:
- Critical attributes for weight management include diet, physical activity, behavior modification, motivation, education, and lifelong commitment.
- Successful weight management prevents weight gain, promotes weight loss, and maintains ideal body weight, reducing mortality risk.
- Unsuccessful weight management leads to metabolic disorders and increased mortality.
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