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Patient perceptions of success in obesity treatment: An IMI2 SOPHIA study

E Farrell1, J Nadglowski2, E Hollmann1

  • 1University College Dublin Dublin Ireland.

Obesity Science & Practice
|August 19, 2024
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Patient success in obesity management goes beyond weight loss. Focus groups revealed that freedom from stigma, full participation in life, and non-scale victories are key indicators of successful obesity treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Obesity research
  • Patient-centered care
  • Qualitative health research

Background:

  • Obesity affects 20% of the global population by 2030.
  • Current obesity management success metrics (BMI, weight loss) have recognized limitations.
  • Patient perspectives on obesity treatment success are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and understand patient-defined success in obesity treatment.
  • To identify patient priorities beyond traditional weight-based metrics.
  • To inform more holistic approaches to obesity management.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving in-depth focus groups.
  • 30 adults living with obesity participated.
  • Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data.

Main Results:

  • Success is defined as freedom from stigma, bias, and the mental burden of obesity.
  • Patients view success as the ability to participate fully in life.
  • Non-scale victories (NSVs) are important measures of success, not just scale numbers.

Conclusions:

  • Current success measures in obesity treatment do not align with patient priorities.
  • Psychological and emotional well-being are vital components of obesity treatment success.
  • Collaborative goal-setting between clinicians and patients is essential for effective obesity management.
Keywords:
obesity treatmentpatient experiencequalitativesuccess

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