Behavioral Approaches to Obesity Treatment

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (19 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Obesity is a complex and multifactorial neurobehavioral condition. One aspect of obesity is that it shares features with other types of maladaptive behaviors, as does the management. Therefore, successful behavioral approaches to obesity treatment are derived from counseling tools similar to those used in the psychotherapy world for conditions such as smoking and alcohol abuse. Behavioral approaches are also in evolution as research sheds new light on the characteristics of weight loss maintainers. The goal is to shift towards the patient-centered approach to the treatment of this growing pandemic. This activity reviews the use of behavioral approaches in treating obesity and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with obesity.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the basic principles of behavioral approaches to obesity management including motivational interviewing.
  • Identify the goals and principles of motivational interviewing in a patient encounter including OARS, create ambivalence and elicit change talk, summarizing, and planning.
  • Review the clinical significance of cognitive-behavioral therapy and its efficacy in treating common eating disorders associated with obesity.
  • Summarize the importance of collaboration and communication among the interprofessional team to enhance care coordination for persons with obesity with behavioral treatment needs.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


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Method of Participation and Credit

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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