scholarly journals A qualitative evaluation of an NHS Weight Management Programme for obese patients in Liverpool

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Webb ◽  
Ian Davies ◽  
Brian Johnson ◽  
Julie Abayomi
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Weight Management Programme ◽  
Programme Content

Purpose – The increasing prevalence of obesity in the UK has been of concern for some time. This is particularly true in Liverpool and in response the Liverpool Weight Management Programme (LWMP) was devised. It offers a service involving dietitians and other expert agencies working towards facilitating dietary and lifestyle changes in obese NHS patients in Liverpool via a 12-week education programme. This qualitative study aims to investigate patients' experiences of the LWMP. Design/methodology/approach – Informed volunteers participated in focus groups exploring their experiences following the programme. Focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim, then analysed following a thematic approach utilising constant comparison analysis to allow a qualitative view of the LWMP to be formed. Findings – Participants described an increase in immediate self-confidence during the LWMP, as opposed to coercion and pressure experienced elsewhere. The results also show the implementation of dietary changes by participants and favourable opinions towards both the group settings and patient-centred care. Participants also positively described the LWMP regarding the programmes social approach and aspects of programme content; however, there were issues with over-dependence on healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals also need to recognise that long-term empowerment may still be lacking and that follow-up support and the effectiveness of some areas of programme content need to be considered to ensure patients benefit from sustainable weight management. Originality/value – This paper addresses an identified need for qualitative research in the area of health service weight management programmes and highlights the importance of long-term support in empowering patients by exploring their lived experience of the LWMP.

scholarly journals Providing weight management via the workplace

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Barber ◽  
Sarah E Hillier ◽  
Geoff Middleton ◽  
Richard Keegan ◽  
Hannah Henderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Community Group ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Weight Management Programme

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the feasibility and benefits of providing weight management support via the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – Quasi-experimental design using non-random assignment to a 12-week Slimming World (SW) weight management programme, either within the workplace or at a regular community group. Weight was recorded weekly and a 39-item questionnaire focused on mental and emotional health, self-esteem, dietary habits and physical activity habits administered at baseline, 12 weeks, six and 12 months. Findings – In total, 243 participants enroled (workplace n=129, community n=114) with 138 completers (defined as those weighing-in at baseline and attending at least once within the last four weeks; workplace n=76, community n=62). Completers reported a mean weight change of −4.9 kg±3.4 or −5.7 per cent±3.8. Mental and emotional health scores increased (p < 0.05) from baseline to 12 weeks. Self-worth scores increased (p < 0.05) from baseline to 12 weeks, six and 12 months. Healthy dietary habit scores increased and unhealthy dietary habit scores decreased (p < 0.05) from baseline to 12 weeks, six and 12 months. Healthy physical activity habit scores improved (p < 0.05) from baseline to 12 weeks and six months. There were no significant differences between groups. Research limitations/implications – Participant demographic was predominantly female (94 per cent) aged 42.3 years, with only 13 men participating. Practical implications – The results support the use of a 12-week SW weight management programme as a credible option for employers wanting to support staff to achieve weight loss and improve psycho-social health outcomes which could lead to improvements in quality of life and work performance. Originality/value – Provides evidence for the delivery of weight management support via the workplace.

scholarly journals Dietary patterns and fatigue in female slimmers

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1213-1227
Author(s):  
Hüsna Kaya Kaçar ◽  
Amanda Avery ◽  
Sarah Bennett ◽  
Fiona McCullough
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Weight Management Programme ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Simple Carbohydrate

Purpose This paper aims to understand the association of dietary patterns with perceived fatigue and identify predictors for presence of fatigue in women who are obese and trying to lose weight. Design/methodology/approach An online survey, hosted by slimming world (SW), comprised of a questionnaire regarding weight, level of fatigue and food frequency questionnaire before joining the weight management programme (T0) and current data (T1) was conducted. In total, 543 non-pregnant women with obesity of child-bearing age (19-49 years) completed the survey (T0-T1). The principal components analysis was used to determine dietary patterns and multinomial logistic regression was used to analyse predictors for presence of fatigue. Findings The participants who have a “simple carbohydrate and high fat” dietary pattern were more likely to have fatigue at T0 (p ≤ 0.001) and those who followed a “vegetables” dietary pattern were less likely to have fatigue at T1 (p ≤ 0.05). The study findings indicate that while “simple carbohydrate and high fat” dietary pattern was associated with increased risk of fatigue, “vegetables” dietary pattern was associated with reduced risk of fatigue and a higher percentage of weight loss. Originality/value The present study appears to be the first study to examine associations between dietary patterns and fatigue. The strengths of the study included the in-depth analysis of this association in both before joining a weight management programme (SW) and currently as a member of SW with an adequate sample size.

Long-term outcomes of attending a community weight management programme

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Avery ◽  
Laura Holloway ◽  
Sarah E Bennett ◽  
Josef Toon ◽  
Kath Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Weight Management Programme

scholarly journals Employees' experiences of participating in a workplace-supported weight management service: a qualitative inquiry

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-221
Author(s):  
Leanne Jane Staniford ◽  
Duncan Radley ◽  
Paul Gately ◽  
Jamie Blackshaw ◽  
Lisa Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Weight Management Programme

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore public health employees' experiences of participating in a commercial weight management programme supported by their employers over a 12-week period.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 employees who had participated in the programme (group-based or online).FindingsThe main motivators for enquiring about and attending the programme were: the offer to attend the programme free of charge, the opportunity to kick start their weight loss efforts, to take part in an academic research study and the opportunity for “shared experiences” with their colleagues.Research limitations/implicationsThis study did not allow us to explore the reasons why some employees opted not to take up the opportunity for weight management support through their workplace. Further qualitative research with non-engagers would allow us to inquire about why employees might not engage with WM support and offer alternative strategies.Practical implicationsEmployers should facilitate their employees' efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle in the long-term creating employer health and safety policies that actively encourage healthy living and weight management. Improving employee health can contribute to increasing productivity, reducing stress and absenteeism.Originality/valueThis paper presents a novel approach to facilitating employees' weight management. Employees perceived their employer-supported participation in a commercial weight management programme outside of their work setting as a positive experience that assisted their weight management efforts suggesting the acceptability and feasibility of this approach to addressing weight in the workplace.

scholarly journals 36-Month Evaluation of a Weight Management Programme in Chinese Overweight and Obese Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yang ◽  
Kaushik Chattopadhyay ◽  
Richard Hubbard ◽  
Jia-Lin Li ◽  
Li Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Initial Weight Loss ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Weight Management Programme ◽  
Baseline Weight ◽  
Personal Advice

Background: Few comprehensive lifestyle intervention programmes have been investigated on overweight and obese adults in China. This study was to evaluate the effect of a 36-month weight management programme on weight loss and its maintenance among overweight and obese patients in Ningbo, China.Methods: Adults with BMI ≥24kg/m2 enrolled in this programme, including nutritional, physical activity, psychological and endocrinological counselling sessions, from July 2015 to January 2020. Adults participated in face-to-face counselling sessions and group-based education. Then, participants joined 21-day intensive programme using Bohe health APP and WeChat group to get personal advice of nutrition and lifestyle. In the end, participants were requested to join 33-month follow-ups including face-to-face counselling and personal advice on WeChat group. The main outcome was to evaluate the changes in weight at each followup from baseline weight.Results: In total, 692 adults participated in this entire weight management programme. During follow-ups, 579, 475, 299, 219, and 135 adults participated at 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively. All participants had a significant initial weight loss at 3 months, then maintained the weight loss during 33-month follow-ups. At 36 months, 11.0%, 6.4%, and 3.5% of all participants achieved 5%, 10%, and 15% weight loss from the baseline weight, respectively. Adjusted weight at 36 months was significantly reduced from the baseline weight in both sex (−7.2 kg).Conclusion: This weight management programme is suggested to benefit to reduce initial body weight and maintain long-term weight loss among overweight and obese adults.

Paediatric weight-management programme for children 5–18 years old in Landskrona, Sweden

2005 ◽  
Vol 94 (0) ◽  
pp. 54b-54
Author(s):  
C Barth ◽  
A Cederström ◽  
H Mannerstråle-Paradisi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Weight Management Programme
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