Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine: Obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Qualitative and quantitative methods will be used:
Questionnaires will be the main quantitative measure.
Qualitative data will be collected from 12 participants using semi-structured interviews an
Sponsors
Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: There are 33 practices within the South East Primary Care Trust (SE PCT). GPs will be asked to recruit a total of 280 participants (8-9 patients per practice) 1. Identified as 'obese patient' (Obesity is most commonly defined by clinicians in terms of body mass index (BMI). A desirable BMI is considered to be in the region of 20 to 25. Anything above this is defined as 'obese') 2. BMI >30 3. Gender, both males or females accepted 4. Age over 16 years, no maximum 5. Commitment to the research process for 18 months 6. May have mild/moderate chronic illness, diabetes, CHD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), back pain 7. May have mild/moderate psychological disorders including anxiety and depression
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. Psychiatric illness, psychosis, schizophrenia 3. Patients who are already taking weight reduction medication 4. Metabolic dysfunction, ie thyroid problems, hormonal dysfunction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes will be assessed at varied time points during the study period. In view of the multiple aims of the project, a range of outcome measures will be utilised. These have been selected for their relevance to this particular client group, sensitivity to change, psychometric properties and clinical (as well as research) utility. The formal outcome measures will be substantiated and supplemented by descriptions of the services offered and the development of the service. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed