Citation
(2012), "Primary care based treatments for obesity in adults", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 17 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2012.24817aaa.008
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Primary care based treatments for obesity in adults
Primary care based treatments for obesity in adults
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 17, Issue 1
LeBlanc, E.S., O’Connor, E., Whitlock, E.P., Patnode, C.D. and Kapka, T.,Effectiveness of primary care-relevant treatments for obesity in adults: a systematic evidence review for the US preventive services task force,Annals of Internal Medicine,Vol. 155 No. 7,2011,pp. 434-47
This review concluded that behavioural interventions were safe and effective for weight loss and maintenance. The authors’ conclusions reflect the evidence presented, but this evidence had limitations, such as poor reporting, high rates of withdrawal, and variability between studies, that should be borne in mind when interpreting the conclusions.