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September 10, 2025Obesity PillarsOpen Access

Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on the current state of obesity management training: A mix methods study

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FCFrancisca ContrerasTKTak Ying Louise KoCRCarel W. le RouxUniversity College Dublin

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Overview

Mixed-methods study reveals significant gaps in obesity training for healthcare professionals, suggesting essential curriculum improvements.

Key Points

  • Healthcare professionals reported significant gaps in obesity management training impacting their confidence and clinical practice.
  • 88% of surveyed professionals actively work in obesity management, but only 44% received any undergraduate training in this field.
  • The study used a mixed-methods design, combining a survey of 100 healthcare professionals with interviews of 20 specialists in obesity care.
  • Integrating structured, evidence-based obesity education into training programs is crucial for enhancing care and reducing stigma.

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Contreras et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c9f454b1d3bfb60f3cfbhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100202
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