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Bayram F, Sonmez A, Kiyici S, Akbas F, Yetgin MK, Yazici D, Cingi A, Sargin M, Unal S, Iseri C, Mahmutoglu FS, Yumuk VD. Expert Opinion on the Utility of Telemedicine in Obesity Care: Recommendations on a Hybrid Multidisciplinary Integrated Care Follow-Up Algorithm. Curr Obes Rep 2024; 13:167-182. [PMID: 38172478 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00541-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The proposed expert opinion was prepared by a panel of obesity and law specialists from Turkey to review the utility of telemedicine in obesity care and to provide a guidance document with recommendations on a hybrid multidisciplinary integrated care follow-up algorithm and the legislation governing telemedicine practice to assist obesity specialists in practicing the telemedicine. RECENT FINDINGS The efficacy and feasibility of telemedicine interventions in supporting obesity management programs even during pandemics confirm that obesity is a particularly well-suited field for telemedicine, emphasizing the strong likelihood of continued utilization of telemedicine in obesity management, beyond the pandemic period. Telemedicine has great potential to address several barriers to ongoing weight-management care, such as challenges of access to specialized care, cost, and time limitations as well as patient adherence to treatment. However, telemedicine practice should complement rather than replace the in-person visits which are unique in building rapport and offering social support. Accordingly, the participating experts recommend the use of a hybrid integrated care model in the management of obesity, with the use of telemedicine, as an adjunct to in-person visits, to enable the provision of suggested intensive obesity management via frequent visits by a multidisciplinary team of obesity specialists. Further research addressing the utility of telemedicine in terms of optimal modality and duration for successful long-term obesity management outcomes is necessary to develop specific guidelines on telemedicine practice. In addition, the legislation governing the norms and protocols on confidentiality, privacy, access, and liability needs to be improved.
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- Fahri Bayram
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ankara Guven Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Coaching Education, Sport Health Sciences, Marmara University Faculty of Sports Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Koc University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Private Clinical Psychology Office, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nutrition Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, Turkish-German University Faculty of Law, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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Improving the Physical Health of Psychiatric Hospital Residents: An Evaluation of an Obesity Education Program for Mental Health Professionals. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10101851. [PMID: 36292296 PMCID: PMC9601487 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10101851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background: People living with mental health disorders are at increased risk for developing obesity due to poor diet, physical inactivity, and antipsychotic medications. In the United States, the obesity rate is 36% in the general population and more than 50% for people living with mental health disorders. Although mental health clinicians concentrate on managing psychiatric disorders, they seldom recognize the gradual increase in body mass index of their patients. The result is a disconnection between the clinical management of psychiatric disorders and the medical management of obesity. Purpose: This study assessed the effectiveness of an evidence-based education program for improving the obesity management practices of mental health clinicians caring for residents at a state psychiatric hospital. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study design with a pretest and posttest evaluation. Convenience sampling was used to recruit mental health professionals, or clinicians, at a large psychiatric hospital in the Southern region of the United States. Data was collected with the Advising and Treating Overweight and Obese Patient questionnaire (17 items). Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings were reported in accordance with the TREND and GREET guidelines. Results: The education program was completed by 50 MHCs. The pretest indicated that 76% of MHCs were not involved in helping obese residents manage their weight, but the posttest indicated 90% were involved. There was a significant increase in MHC knowledge about obesity management and reported actions 90-days after the program. MHCs were unable to arrange follow-up visits for residents, a task not directly within their control. Conclusions: Mental health clinicians reported increased knowledge and improved clinical practice after an education program. Because the outcomes were reported at 90-days after the program, further research needs to evaluate the longitudinal impact of this type of program, where the reported behaviors are correlated to process and clinical outcome measures for obesity.
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Wykes TL, Bourassa KA, Slosser AE, McKibbin CL. Community Mental Health Providers' Beliefs About Addressing Weight Loss Among Youth Clients with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Overweight/Obesity: An Elicitation Study. Community Ment Health J 2018; 54:1136-1145. [PMID: 29427055 PMCID: PMC9911299 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-018-0242-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) have high rates of overweight/obesity. Factors influencing mental health provider intentions to deliver weight-related advice are unclear. This study used qualitative methodology and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) constructs to examine these factors. Community mental health providers serving youth with SED were recruited via convenience sampling and an online provider list. Participants completed an open-ended TPB-based questionnaire online. Content analysis identified thematic beliefs. Twenty-one providers completed the questionnaire. Providers identified behavioral beliefs (e.g., client defensiveness), normative beliefs (e.g., medical professionals), and control beliefs (e.g., limited resources) that impact decisions to provide weight-related advice. Knowledge of factors that may influence providers' delivery of weight-related advice may lead to more effective healthy lifestyle programming for youth with SED.
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- Thomas L Wykes
- Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA.
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Pratt SI, Jerome GJ, Schneider KL, Craft LL, Buman MP, Stoutenberg M, Daumit GL, Bartels SJ, Goodrich DE. Increasing US health plan coverage for exercise programming in community mental health settings for people with serious mental illness: a position statement from the Society of Behavior Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. Transl Behav Med 2017; 6:478-81. [PMID: 27146275 DOI: 10.1007/s13142-016-0407-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Adults with serious mental illness die more than 10 years earlier than the average American. Premature mortality is due to the high prevalence of preventable diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Poor lifestyle behaviors including lack of exercise and physical inactivity contribute to the epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease observed among adults with serious mental illness. Not surprisingly, people with serious mental illness are among the most costly consumers of health services due to increased visits for poorly managed mental and physical health. Recent studies have demonstrated that exercise interventions based on community mental health settings can significantly improve physical and mental health in people with serious mental illness. However, current funding regulations limit the ability of community mental health settings to offer exercise programming services to people with serious mental illness. Policy efforts are needed to improve the dissemination and sustainability of exercise programs for people with serious mental illness.
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- Sarah I Pratt
- Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 105 Pleasant Street, Main Building, Dartmouth College, Concord, NH, 03301, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA.,Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 105 Pleasant Street, Main Building, Dartmouth College, Concord, NH, 03301, USA
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA
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