Abstract
Obesity is a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon. It has a profound effect on patients' physical and psychological health. Due to the complexity of the problem and the recidivism following treatment, it is recommended that obese patients receive in-depth interdisciplinary evaluation to match them appropriately to comprehensive treatment. Participation in an interdisciplinary comprehensive active weight loss treatment program followed by participation in a professionally led biweekly behavioral maintenance program that included social influence and aerobic exercise has generated maintenance of 83% of initial weight loss at an 18-month follow up. This comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment approach, best offered in a behavioral medicine center setting, represents state-of-the-art treatment at this time and can result in long-term medical and psychological benefits for the obese patient.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 477-481 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Rhode Island medicine |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Oct 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine