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Treatment of obesity by personality classification-oriented program

S Yoshida1, S Murano, Y Saito

  • 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Chiba University, Japan.

Obesity Research
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Understanding patient personality is key to successful obesity treatment. A personality-oriented therapy program reduced weight rebound and psychological issues compared to conventional methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Obesity Research
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Personality traits are linked to obesity development.
  • Individual psychological profiles influence treatment outcomes.
  • Conventional obesity therapies often overlook personality factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of personality on obesity pathogenesis and treatment.
  • To develop and evaluate a personality-oriented therapy program for obese patients.
  • To reduce body weight rebound and psychological distress during obesity treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Personality assessment using the Rorschach test and psychiatric interviews.
  • Classification of patients into four personality healthiness groups.

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  • Tailoring very low-calorie diet (VLCD) restrictions, motivation strategies, and treatment targets based on personality type.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients with less healthy personalities experienced more symptoms and weight rebound with conventional therapy.
    • The personality-oriented program significantly reduced one-to-two-year body weight rebound.
    • Psychological problem incidence was markedly decreased in the personality-oriented therapy group.

    Conclusions:

    • Personality assessment is crucial for effective obesity treatment planning.
    • A tailored, personality-oriented approach improves long-term weight management and psychological well-being.
    • Personalized interventions enhance patient motivation and reduce adverse treatment reactions.