Abstract
Background and Aim: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of nurse-led obesity management program. In the literature, there is a lack of studies conducted within the scope of nursing consultancy given to adult obese individuals. Materials and Methods: The research was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study and was conducted at an endocrine-metabolic clinic of a public hospital. The study was comprised of 64 obeses. The selfefficacy of obese individuals in terms of exercise and eating habits was assessed using the exercise self-efficacy scale, the Self-Efficacy to regulate eating habits scale and the obesity and weight-loss quality-of-life (OWLQOL). Results: It was determined that the nursing consultancy program based on health promotion model had a positive impact on individuals’ eating habits, exercise self-efficacy levels, quality of life, healthy life behaviors and anthropometric measurements. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the significance of the presence of “obesity nurse consultant” and the promotion of nurse consultancy practice in obesity management.
Highlights
Obesity, one of the major causes of preventable deaths, was declared as a global epidemic by World Health Organization (WHO) due to causes such as modernization and economic growth
The sample of the research consisted of 70 individuals (35 for control group and 35 for consultancy group) who were diagnosed with obesity and who applied to the outpatient clinic on the dates specified, met the sample selection criteria of the research and volunteered to participate in the study
It is known that obese individuals, who are taken to a program to increase exercise, improve eating habits and lose weight experience weight loss [9]
Summary
One of the major causes of preventable deaths, was declared as a global epidemic by World Health Organization (WHO) due to causes such as modernization and economic growth. It was reported that 35.0% of individuals aged above 20 years in the USA were obese and that weight gain was mostly observed in women aged 60 years and above [2]. The prevalence of overweight affects 30.0%-70.0% and obesity affects 10.0%-30.0% of adults [3]. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of nurse-led obesity management program. There is a lack of studies conducted within the scope of nursing consultancy given to adult obese individuals. Results: It was determined that the nursing consultancy program based on health promotion model had a positive impact on individuals’ eating habits, exercise self-efficacy levels, quality of life, healthy life behaviors and anthropometric measurements. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the significance of the presence of “obesity nurse consultant” and the promotion of nurse consultancy practice in obesity management
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