Priorities and Preferences for Weight Management and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Primary Care. Issue 3 (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nemeth, Lynne S.; Rice, LaShanta J.; Potts, Maryellen; Melvin, Cathy; Jefferson, Melanie; Hughes-Halbert, Chanita
• Is Part Of: Family & community health. Volume 40:Issue 3(2017:Jul./Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: cardiovascular -- health promotion -- overweight -- primary care -- weight management; Preventive health services -- Periodicals; Community health services -- Periodicals; Family medicine -- Periodicals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000155
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-6379

Abstract

Abstract : Implementing behavioral interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction and weight management is challenging in primary care. Primary care patients and providers were recruited for qualitative interviews to identify priorities and preferences for addressing weight management. Thematic analysis was used to identify relevant resources, barriers to lifestyle modification, health behavior change, and implementation of weight management strategies into care. Patients and providers prioritized increasing physical activity and healthy diets when managing chronic disease; and reported decreased patient motivation, knowledge, and limited organizational capacity and time among providers to deliver intensive interventions. Providers and patients disagreed regarding who owns accountability for weight management.