Obesity is a complex condition that is influenced by various factors such as genetics, behavior, and environment rather than just diet or exercise choices. The condition shares some features with other maladaptive behaviors, and medical management is recommended. In general, clinicians employ lifestyle recommendations as a first step, followed by medication use, followed by options for invasive methods such as surgery. Within non-surgical approaches, behavioral interventions are preferred to initially assessing how best to proceed. Successful behavioral approaches to treat obesity are based on counseling tools used in psychotherapy for conditions like smoking and alcohol abuse. Although research on behavioral approaches to maintaining weight loss is underway, the therapeutic goal is to move towards a patient-centered approach to treat this growing epidemic. This activity reviews the use of behavioral approaches in treating obesity and emphasizes the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for persons with obesity.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/131513
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
Social Work: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Bariatric Surgery, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine