Background: Over 1 million Canadians have class II or III obesity; however, access to weight-
loss interventions for these patients remains limited. The purpose of our study was to identify …

Abstract Background Primary care providers (PCPs) are typically the primary contact for
patients with obesity seeking medical and surgical weight loss interventions; however …

Background Obesity is an increasing epidemic in both the US and veteran populations, yet it
remains largely understudied in the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA) setting. The …

In this study, we sought to analyse experiences in weight management among physicians
working in the area of obesity and contrast these experiences with best practices. By …

Objective The objective of this study was to develop a simple and practical guide for
discussing and managing obesity in primary care settings. Methods This study convened …

Objective Medical management of obesity can result in significant weight loss and reduce
the burden of obesity‐related complications. This report employs a new conceptual model to …

Background: Primary care is a key component of medical care delivery and has a role to
play in reducing obesity in the United States. The purpose of this study was to explore …

Objective To adapt the 5 A s model in order to provide primary care practitioners with a
framework for obesity counseling. Sources of information A systematic literature search of …

Purpose: We examined overweight/obesity management in primary care in relation to body
mass index (BMI), documentation of weight status, and comorbidities. Methods: This …

Background Primary care patients with obesity seldom receive effective weight management
treatment in primary care settings. This study aims to understand PCPs' perspectives on …