Behavioral Modification for the Management of Obesity

Claire P Kelley; Geena Sbrocco; Tracy Sbrocco

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2015.10.004

Behavioral Modification for the Management of Obesity

Prim Care. 2016 Mar;43(1):159-75, x. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.10.004.

Authors

Claire P Kelley¹, Geena Sbrocco², Tracy Sbrocco³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA. Electronic address: claire.kelley.ctr@usuhs.edu.
² Loyola University Chicago, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, 2160 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153-3328, USA; Lincoln Park Care Center, 499 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035-1804, USA.
³ Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA.

Abstract

This article provides behavioral strategies for working with obese patients and families within a primary care context. A multifactorial model for the etiology of obesity from which to adopt treatment strategies is provided. Optimal views to set up effective patient encounters and specific recommendations to motivate and support patients are discussed. Multicomponent programs include a combination of nutritional, physical activity, and cognitive behavioral approaches to target overweight/obesity. The focus is on behavioral approaches and practical applications, such as motivational interviewing techniques.

Keywords: Behavioral modification; Cognitive behavioral interventions for weight loss; Obesity; Weight management.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Review

MeSH terms

Cooperative Behavior
Cultural Competency
Diet
Exercise
Goals
Humans
Motivational Interviewing
Obesity / ethnology
Obesity / psychology*
Obesity / therapy*
Overweight / psychology
Overweight / therapy
Patient Care Team
Primary Health Care*
Social Stigma
Weight Loss

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

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