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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
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[Interdisciplinary Center for Obesity: a single-entry point for personalized care].
Lucie Favre1, Johanna Frantz1,2, Styliani Mantziari3
1Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et métabolisme, Département de médecine, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|March 23, 2023
Summary
Effective obesity management requires coordinated care among specialists, general practitioners, and patients. Personalized care projects and early psychological evaluations are crucial for optimizing treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Public Health
- Psychology
Context:
- Obesity is a complex chronic disease with significant physical and psychological health impacts.
- Current management strategies for obesity lack sufficient coordination, especially with new drug treatments.
- The need for integrated care models is highlighted by the evolving therapeutic landscape.
Purpose:
- To emphasize the necessity of a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to obesity management.
- To advocate for personalized care projects involving patient participation.
- To highlight the role of early psychological evaluation in tailoring treatment.
Summary:
- Effective obesity care necessitates collaboration between obesity specialists, general practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
- Patient involvement is central to developing personalized care plans.
- Interdisciplinary centers should provide comprehensive information and diverse therapeutic options.
- Early psychological assessment is vital for patient-centered care, considering individual vulnerabilities and strengths.
Impact:
- Improved patient outcomes through integrated and personalized obesity treatment plans.
- Enhanced coordination among healthcare professionals involved in obesity care.
- Better integration of psychological support within the multidisciplinary management of obesity.
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