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How does the Calibre learning program impact attitudes towards caring for patients who have obesity?
Taniya S Nagpal1, Nicole Pearce2, Sanjeev Sockalingam3,4
1Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Obesity Pillars
|May 22, 2026
Summary
The Canadian Advanced Learning in Bariatric Care (Calibre) course improved healthcare professionals' attitudes towards patients with obesity. This education is vital for reducing weight bias and enhancing patient-centered obesity care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Obesity Medicine
Background:
- Weight bias in healthcare settings negatively impacts patient-centered obesity care.
- Educating healthcare professionals is crucial for mitigating weight bias.
- Existing calls to action emphasize the need for improved provider training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of The Canadian Advanced Learning in Bariatric Care (Calibre) on healthcare providers' attitudes.
- To assess strategies for reducing weight bias in obesity care delivery.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study with a pre- and post-intervention design.
- Online administration of the Calibre program to healthcare professionals involved in obesity management.
- Assessment of attitudes using the Attitudes Towards Caring for Patients Who Have Obesity and Assumptions Towards Compliance with Weight Management scale.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in healthcare professionals' attitudes towards patients with obesity post-Calibre (p < 0.001).
- All 216 participants committed to practice changes, including collaborative goal setting and bias prevention strategies.
- Commitments focused on recognizing obesity complexity and utilizing patient-centered communication tools.
Conclusions:
- The Calibre program shows potential as an effective continuing education resource for healthcare professionals.
- This educational intervention may contribute to reducing weight bias in healthcare settings.
- Enhanced provider training can improve care for patients with obesity.
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