Abstract
Obesity is a rising epidemic, affecting over one third of U.S. adults and over 13% of the world's population, carrying significant morbidity and mortality. There have been decreasing rates of obesity counseling documented in primary care despite readily available practice guidelines. Multiple barriers to implementing weight loss counseling into primary care exist including patient and provider lack of motivation, knowledge deficit, and inadequate resources.
Aims: To utilize a nurse practitioner as the bridge linking evidence to practice for obesity management in primary care.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioners, Obesity, Primary Care, Evidence Based Practice, Weight Loss
Advisor
Nancy A. Cogswell
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Madonna University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Cogswell, Lisa; O'Connor, Nancy A.; Burgermeister, Diane; and Hasenau, Susan M., "Implementing obesity management in primary care: Linking evidence based guidelines with a nurse practitioner model of care" (2016). DNP and Student Works. 1.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/1
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2016-06-03
Full Text of Presentation
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