Open AccessIntegrating the transtheoretical model into the management of overweight and obese adults
Author(s) -
Seals Judy Gainey
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of nurse practitioners
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1745-7599
pISSN - 1041-2972
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2006.00196.x
Subject(s) - transtheoretical model , overweight , medicine , psychological intervention , obesity , weight management , multidisciplinary approach , government (linguistics) , public health , gerontology , nursing , social science , sociology , linguistics , philosophy
Purpose: To show how the nurse practitioner (NP) can incorporate stage‐specific interventions from the transtheoretical model in the management of overweight and obese adults. Data sources: Research articles, clinical articles, and government guidelines pertaining to the management of overweight and obesity in adults. Conclusions: Overweight and obesity are complex and chronic conditions that require lifelong management. The NP can help clients to safely and successfully lose weight by developing stage‐specific interventions, by using an expert multidisciplinary team, and by providing ongoing monitoring and motivation. Implications for practice: The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate and is a major public health concern. The NP has an important role in the assessment and management of clients with this condition.