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Evaluation of a Primary Care Weight Loss Program.

Callie Schlicht¹, Christine Shaw², Kristin Haglund²

¹Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin callie.schlicht@mu.edu.

Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice

|August 6, 2020

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Nurse practitioners created a weight loss program for African American patients. More appointments significantly predicted greater weight loss, indicating program effectiveness in primary care.

Keywords:

African American obesity primary care weight loss

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Area of Science:

Primary care
Obesity interventions
Health disparities

Background:

High obesity rates impact African American communities.
Primary care settings are crucial for managing chronic conditions like obesity.
Tailored interventions are needed to address specific patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a weight loss program for African American patients in a primary care clinic.
To identify predictors of successful weight loss within this demographic.
To provide insights for developing effective, individualized weight loss strategies.

Main Methods:

Retrospective chart review.
Patient interviews.
Analysis of program attendance and weight loss outcomes.

Main Results:

The total number of appointments was the sole significant predictor of weight loss.
A strong positive correlation was observed between appointment frequency and weight loss.
The program received an overall positive reception from participants.

Conclusions:

Increased patient engagement, measured by appointment frequency, is key to successful weight loss in this program.
This program model offers a replicable framework for primary care providers.
Individualized interventions focusing on consistent follow-up can effectively address obesity in African American populations.