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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

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Published on: May 30, 2025

Weight Management Post-Stroke: A Scoping Review.

Ewan R Williams¹, Hannah K Wilson², Chris M Gregory¹

¹Department of Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA (ERW, CMG).

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

|June 29, 2026

Summary

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Intentional weight loss may improve physical function and psychosocial well-being in chronic stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation. Further research is needed to confirm these benefits for individuals with obesity.

Keywords:

exercise physical function psychosocial outcomes stroke weight loss

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report

Published on: May 30, 2025

Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Obesity Research
Neurology

Background:

Chronic stroke survivors often experience impaired physical function and psychosocial challenges.
Obesity is a common comorbidity in stroke survivors, potentially exacerbating functional deficits.
The impact of intentional weight loss on recovery in this population remains incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a scoping review of existing literature on intentional weight loss effects in chronic stroke survivors.
To examine the influence of weight loss interventions on physical function and psychosocial outcomes during stroke rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

Searched PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases for experimental and observational studies.
Utilized keywords such as obesity, BMI, body composition, and stroke.
Included studies evaluating weight loss, physical function, and psychosocial outcomes in chronic stroke survivors, resulting in the inclusion of 4 studies.

Main Results:

All included studies reported successful weight loss and/or improved body composition.
Significant improvements in physical function and/or psychosocial outcomes were observed in all studies.
Methodologies and study aims varied considerably across the included research.

Conclusions:

Intentional weight loss shows promise for enhancing physical function and psychosocial well-being in chronic stroke survivors.
Further research and funding are crucial to establish the efficacy of weight loss interventions for this population, particularly those with obesity.