The Change Program: a GP-delivered weight loss program for adults in primary care GP Handbook
Year: 2016
Type: book
Abstract: This is a practical weight control program for adults that can be delivered by GPs in a primary care \nsetting. The Change Program requires intensive visits for the first 6 months, initially fortnightly and \nthen monthly. The program provides support for at least a 2-year period. \nThis program is based on best available evidence and current Australian guidelines for the \nmanagement of overweight and obesity in general practice (see Appendix B, Reference List). \nThe Change Program fits into the ‘Assist’ phase of the 5As approach as described in the National \nHealth and Medical Research Council guidelines1 \n. \nThe tools for the program consist of: \n• A Patient Handbook, where your patient can record ongoing statistics, as well as factsheets \nand worksheets \n• A template that can be opened in your practice software to easily record ongoing visits and \nmakes suggestions for topics to discuss at each visit \n• This GP Handbook, which provides concise and relevant information for a GP working with \noverweight and obese patients.
Authors: Sturgiss, Elizabeth, Res, Sonia, Kathage, Rebecca, Douglas, Kirsty
Language: English
Topic: Obesity and Health Practices
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7036782123