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Provider Attitudes And Practice Patterns Of Obesity Management With Pharmacotherapy, Brittany Granara
Provider Attitudes And Practice Patterns Of Obesity Management With Pharmacotherapy, Brittany Granara
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Background and Purpose: More than one-third of American adults are obese. The prevalence of extreme obesity is rapidly rising. Nine medications are currently approved for weight loss yet they remain under utilized with the focus primarily on lifestyle modifications. The study's objective was to determine current prescribing patterns and attitudes of weight loss medications in the management of obesity among primary care providers (PCPs).
Methods: PCPs were surveyed to determine practice patterns, attitudes, barriers, and facilitators for prescribing weight loss medications.
Conclusions: A total of 105 surveys were completed. 76% of all PCPs did not prescribe weight loss medications for …