Abstract

The purpose of this DNP project was to improve weight loss management by decreasing barriers and increasing health care provider and nurse confidence in addressing overweight and obesity with patients. The project took place at a Midwest Veterans Affairs (VA) facility. The project director (PD) sent a recruitment email to health care providers and nurses working at the primary care clinics. The 13 individuals who agreed to participate completed an anonymous online pre-intervention survey to assess perceived barriers to and level of confidence in addressing overweight and obesity.

Author Details

Andrea D. Bearden, DNP, FNP-C

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Overweight/obesity, Barriers, 5As Model, Transtheoretical Model of Health Behaviour Change, Motivational Interviewing

Advisor

Beth Kelsey

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Ball State University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2016-09-22

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