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Communication about weight-related issues with adult patients with obesity in general practice: A scoping review
Cecilie Sonne Lindberg1,2,3, Annelli Sandbaek1,2,4, Sissel Due Jensen1,4
1Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark.
Background:
Primary care providers see patients with obesity in general practice every day but may be challenged regarding communication about obesity. The research question of this study is: how do general practitioners and general practice staff and adult patients with obesity communicate about weight-related issues?
Methods:
A scoping review approach was used, searching PubMed, Scopus and CINAHL for peer-reviewed studies - of both quantitative and/or qualitative study designs, and published between 2001 and 2021.
Results:
Twenty articles were included. The weight-related issues discussed were by far physical issues, and only one study mentioned psychosocial issues. Most of the included studies contained information on who initiates the communication, how the weight-related issues are addressed and handled, and also obstacles and challenges in relation to the communication. The studies lacked information of when the weight-related issues are addressed and differences in views and experiences when discussing weight-related issues in general practice.
Conclusion:
Studies with the main focus communication about obesity and overall health in general practice are needed. Findings also indicate, that non-stigmatizing communication tools and guidelines are needed on this area to promote these types of conservations.
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