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Obesity treatment: research and application

K M Stevenson

    Social Work in Health Care
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    This review covers physical, social, and treatment aspects of obesity management. It examines common interventions and highlights the crucial role of social work in weight reduction programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obesity Treatment
    • Social Work in Healthcare
    • Behavioral Health

    Background:

    • Obesity presents complex physical and social challenges requiring multifaceted treatment approaches.
    • Understanding overeater characteristics is crucial for effective intervention strategies.
    • Various treatment settings and healthcare professionals are involved in managing obesity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review research on the physical and social considerations in treating obesity.
    • To identify characteristics of overeaters and their treatment implications.
    • To examine major treatment approaches and their effectiveness, emphasizing social work's role.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of research on obesity treatment.
    • Analysis of characteristics associated with overeating.
    • Examination of three major treatment modalities and their outcomes.
    • Description of a specific weight reduction program with social work integration.

    Main Results:

    • The paper synthesizes findings on the physical and social factors influencing obesity treatment.
    • It identifies key characteristics of overeaters relevant to intervention.
    • Effectiveness of three major treatment approaches is evaluated.
    • A model program demonstrating social work's integral role is presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Social work intervention is a vital component in comprehensive weight reduction programs.
    • Practitioners require further consideration of intervention strategies for the obese population.
    • Multidisciplinary approaches are essential for successful obesity management.

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