Judy Gainey Seals1. 1. Chicago Heart and Vascular Consultants, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60616, USA. judygainey@yahoo.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To show how the nurse practitioner (NP) can incorporate stage-specific interventions from the transtheoretical model in the management of overweight and obese adults. DATA SOURCES: Research articles, clinical articles, and government guidelines pertaining to the management of overweight and obesity in adults. CONCLUSIONS: Overweight and obesity are complex and chronic conditions that require lifelong management. The NP can help clients to safely and successfully lose weight by developing stage-specific interventions, by using an expert multidisciplinary team, and by providing ongoing monitoring and motivation. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate and is a major public health concern. The NP has an important role in the assessment and management of clients with this condition.
PURPOSE: To show how the nurse practitioner (NP) can incorporate stage-specific interventions from the transtheoretical model in the management of overweight and obese adults. DATA SOURCES: Research articles, clinical articles, and government guidelines pertaining to the management of overweight and obesity in adults. CONCLUSIONS: Overweight and obesity are complex and chronic conditions that require lifelong management. The NP can help clients to safely and successfully lose weight by developing stage-specific interventions, by using an expert multidisciplinary team, and by providing ongoing monitoring and motivation. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate and is a major public health concern. The NP has an important role in the assessment and management of clients with this condition.
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