Experiences of a commercial weight-loss programme after primary care referral: a qualitative study

British Journal of General Practice

Amy L Ahern¹  Jodie T Allen¹  Simon R Cohn¹ 

[1] The Primary Care Unit, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge.

关键词: general practice;    obesity;    primary health care;    qualitative research;    referral and consultation;    weight loss;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp15X684409

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Referral to a commercial weight-loss programme is a cost-effective intervention that is already used within the NHS. Qualitative research suggests this community-based, non-medical intervention accords with participants’ view of weight management as a lifestyle issue.

【 授权许可】

Unknown