Barriers to progression through Australian obesity management pathways: Survey data from the ACTION-IO study.
Journal
Australian journal of general practice
ISSN: 2208-7958
Titre abrégé: Aust J Gen Pract
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 101718099
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 2023
07 2023
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Résumé
Our previous work uncovered a nine-year delay, from when Australian people with obesity (PwO) first began struggling with excess weight and first discussed weight with a healthcare professional (HCP). In this study we explore barriers to having an obesity consultation, making and discussing the diagnosis of obesity and arranging a management plan, including a follow-up appointment. Australian PwO (n = 1000) and HCPs (n = 200; 50% general practitioners [GPs]), completed the Awareness, Care & Treatment In Obesity Management - An International Observation (ACTION-IO) online survey. Of Australian PwO, 53% had discussed weight with an HCP in the past five years, 25% were informed of their obesity diagnosis and 15% had weight-related follow-up appointments scheduled. Fewer GPs than other specialists reported recording obesity diagnoses, but GPs scheduled more follow-up appointments. Receiving formal obesity training was reported by 22% of GPs and 44% of other specialists. Barriers to obesity care in Australia include unrealistic expectations from both PwO and HCPs, lack of evidence-based strategies and insufficient training. Further exploration of barriers is required.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Our previous work uncovered a nine-year delay, from when Australian people with obesity (PwO) first began struggling with excess weight and first discussed weight with a healthcare professional (HCP). In this study we explore barriers to having an obesity consultation, making and discussing the diagnosis of obesity and arranging a management plan, including a follow-up appointment.
METHOD
Australian PwO (n = 1000) and HCPs (n = 200; 50% general practitioners [GPs]), completed the Awareness, Care & Treatment In Obesity Management - An International Observation (ACTION-IO) online survey.
RESULTS
Of Australian PwO, 53% had discussed weight with an HCP in the past five years, 25% were informed of their obesity diagnosis and 15% had weight-related follow-up appointments scheduled. Fewer GPs than other specialists reported recording obesity diagnoses, but GPs scheduled more follow-up appointments. Receiving formal obesity training was reported by 22% of GPs and 44% of other specialists.
DISCUSSION
Barriers to obesity care in Australia include unrealistic expectations from both PwO and HCPs, lack of evidence-based strategies and insufficient training. Further exploration of barriers is required.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37423245
doi: 10.31128/AJGP-07-22-6501
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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