A mixed-methods feasibility study of routinely weighing patients in general practice to aid weight management.

DISCUSSION: Routinely weighing adult patients in general practice is feasible, requires resources and may be associated with weight loss in patients who are obese. Further research is required to inform support for implementation within practices. PMID: 29464231 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29464231?dopt=Abstract

Source: Australian Family Physician - December 1, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Bonney A, MacKinnon D, Barnett S, Mayne DJ, Dijkmans-Hadley B, Charlton K Tags: Aust Fam Physician Source Type: research