Interprofessional obesity treatment: An exploration of current literature and practice
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2021
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Eliot, Kathrin
Cuff, Patricia
Firnhaber, Gina
Kolasa, Kathryn M
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This exploratory exercise was to gain an understanding of current literature and practice regarding adult Interprofessional obesity treatment team practice. A synthesis of 87 articles and 9 websites and a qualitative analysis of transcripts from 15 one-on-one interviews with obesity treatment team members is presented. Teams vary in make up but most often include physicians, physician extenders, registered dietitian nutritionists, registered nurses, mental and behavioral health practitioners. Existing competencies are reported.
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Eliot K, Cuff P, Firnhaber G, Kolasa KM. Interprofessional obesity treatment: An exploration of current literature and practice. J Interprof Educ Pract. 2021. Https://doi.org/j.xjep.2021.100475
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https://10.1016/j.xjep.2021.100475