Gaps to bridge: Misalignment between perception, reality and actions in obesity
Ian D Caterson1, Assim A Alfadda2, Pernille Auerbach3
1Boden Institute, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism
|April 30, 2019
Summary
Obesity is underdiagnosed and undertreated globally. Most people with obesity and healthcare professionals view it as a disease, yet barriers hinder effective weight management conversations and care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Public Health
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Obesity is a chronic disease frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated.
- Effective obesity care requires understanding patient and healthcare professional perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify international perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and barriers to effective obesity care.
- To explore the views of people with obesity (PwO) and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Main Methods:
- An international online survey was conducted.
- Participants included adults with obesity and HCPs across 11 countries.
Main Results:
- Most PwO and HCPs recognize obesity as a disease.
- Significant delays exist between PwO experiencing weight issues and discussing them with HCPs.
- PwO are motivated for weight loss and desire HCP-initiated conversations, but HCPs' perceptions of patient motivation can be a barrier.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for improved understanding and education on obesity's physiological basis and clinical management.
- HCPs should initiate earlier weight management conversations, recognizing patient motivation for weight loss.
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