Abstract
The central issue to achieving and maintaining weight loss is changing one's behaviors. Change theory and motivational interviewing provide tools and techniques in helping clients meet weight loss goals. In this retrospective analysis, evaluation of a collaborative, client-centered approach was used helping clients achieve their identified weight loss goals.
Sigma Membership
Iota Sigma
Lead Author Affiliation
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Health Promotion, Motivational Interviewing, Obesity
Recommended Citation
Hefner, Anna Marie; Pozza, Renee; Hassanein, Tarek I.; and Hill, Catherine McCoy, "Working with the obese client: Helping achieve lifestyle changes to meet their weight loss goals" (2017). INRC (Congress). 82.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/posters_2017/82
Conference Name
28th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Dublin, Ireland
Conference Year
2017
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Working with the obese client: Helping achieve lifestyle changes to meet their weight loss goals
Dublin, Ireland
The central issue to achieving and maintaining weight loss is changing one's behaviors. Change theory and motivational interviewing provide tools and techniques in helping clients meet weight loss goals. In this retrospective analysis, evaluation of a collaborative, client-centered approach was used helping clients achieve their identified weight loss goals.