Managing Obesity by a Specialist Nurse
2018
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.
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