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Assessment and management of obesity and self-maintenance (AMOS): an evaluation of a rural, regional multidisciplinary program
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Prior, SJ and Luccisano, SP and Kilpatrick, ML and Murfet, GO, Assessment and management of obesity and self-maintenance (AMOS): an evaluation of a rural, regional multidisciplinary program, International Research Journal of Public Health, 19, (19) Article 12894. ISSN 1660-4601 (2022) [Refereed Article]
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Official URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12894
DOI: doi:10.3390/ijerph191912894
Abstract
Obesity is common in rural areas, and reduced specialist healthcare access impedes its management. A pilot nurse-practitioner-led Assessment and Management of Obesity and Self-Maintenance (AMOS) Clinic focused on individualised obesity care in people living with type 2 diabetes delivered in a rural setting. This study aimed to explore participant and staff experiences of the multidisciplinary obesity clinic to identify barriers and facilitators to self-care, health, and well-being. A two-stage, mixed-method design was used. Initially, three focus groups involving a sample of AMOS participants and semi-structured staff interviews helped identify key barriers/facilitators. These findings informed a survey delivered to all AMOS participants. Qualitative data were analysed using an inductive two-step thematic networks technique to identify themes. Quantitative data were summarised using descriptive statistics. A total of 54 AMOS participants and 4 staff participated in the study. Four themes were identified to describe AMOS participant experiences’: 1. affordability; 2. multidisciplinary care; 3. person-centred care; and 4. motivation. Specialised, multidisciplinary and individualised obesity care available through one clinic facilitated self-care and improved health and well-being. Dedicated multidisciplinary obesity clinics are recommended in rural and remote areas.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | obesity care model; nurse practitioner; allied health; motivation for weight loss; barriers to obesity management; diabetes management |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Health services and systems |
| Research Field: | Rural and remote health services |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
| Objective Field: | Health system performance (incl. effectiveness of programs) |
| UTAS Author: | Prior, SJ (Dr Sarah Prior) |
| UTAS Author: | Kilpatrick, ML (Dr Michelle Kilpatrick) |
| ID Code: | 153827 |
| Year Published: | 2022 |
| Deposited By: | Medicine |
| Deposited On: | 2022-10-09 |
| Last Modified: | 2022-11-29 |
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