Andrew Bonney, Duncan MacKinnon, Stephen Barnett, Darren J Mayne, Bridget Dijkmans-Hadley, Karen Charlton
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Abstract
Background: The optimal role of general practice in population weight management remains unclear. The aim of this mixed-methods study was to test the feasibility of routinely weighing all adult patients attending their general practice as an intervention to aid weight management in clinical practice.
Methods: Consenting patients in six general practices were weighed at each presentation over a 12-month period. Data were analysed using linear mixed growth models. Participants' interviews at the completion of the study were thematically analysed.
Results: The overall weight loss in patients who completed the study (n = 217) was 0.51 kg (P = 0.26; not significant); in patients who were obese (n = 106) there was a greater weight loss of 1.79 kg (P = 0.04). Patients were receptive to the intervention; however, there was disruption to clinical workflow.
Discussion: Routinely weighing adult patients in general practice is feasible, requires resources and may be associated with weight loss in patients who are obese. Further research is required to inform support for implementation within practices.
期刊介绍：
The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) aims to provide relevant, evidence-based, clearly articulated information to Australian GPs to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care, applicable to the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member and opinion leader. All articles are subject to a peer-review process before they are accepted for publication. The journal is indexed in MEDLINE, Index Medicus and Science Citation Index Expanded.
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