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Running a weight-management programme with a psychological focus within a lymphoedema service
1National Lymphoedema Community Educator Lead in Wales/Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Manager, Lymphoedema Network Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 14, 2022
Summary
Improving psychological health can lead to successful weight management and better adherence to lymphoedema treatments. This study explored a 6-week program focused on mental well-being for weight loss.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Psychological health
- Weight management
Background:
- Weight management is complex, often hindered by psychological factors and external influences.
- Patients struggle with self-sabotage, impacting weight loss attempts and lymphoedema management.
- Vicious cycles of weight loss and regain impede progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of improving psychological health on weight reduction.
- To observe the effects of enhanced psychological well-being on lymphoedema treatment adherence.
- To evaluate a 6-week weight management program focused on psychological health.
Main Methods:
- A 6-week weight management program was implemented.
- The program's focus was exclusively on improving participants' psychological health.
- Outcomes measured included weight reduction and adherence to lymphoedema treatments.
Main Results:
- The study aimed to demonstrate that psychological improvements precede weight loss.
- Positive effects on lymphoedema treatment adherence were anticipated as a secondary outcome.
- The program was conducted pre-COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions:
- Psychological health is a critical determinant of successful weight management.
- Interventions targeting mental well-being may improve weight loss outcomes.
- Addressing psychological factors is essential for effective lymphoedema management and treatment adherence.
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