1999
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0800798
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A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of obesity

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is: (1) To describe a long-term multidisciplinary group approach to the treatment of morbidly obese persons; and (2) to present, in a preliminary report, results at three months in 30 obese women. DESIGN: Prospective study with evaluation at the start of therapy and after three months of therapy. SUBJECTS: Thirty obese women, initial mean BMI 35.3 kgam 2 , age 28 ± 67 y. RESULTS: Body weight decreased signi®cantly ( 7 6 kg) with 74% of weight loss as fat mass. This moderate dec… Show more

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“…It was suggested by Vansant et al . () that a multidisciplinary approach with diet, behavioural therapy and exercise has positive effects on health outcomes.…”
Section: Relevance To Clinical Practicementioning
confidence: 99%
“…It was suggested by Vansant et al . () that a multidisciplinary approach with diet, behavioural therapy and exercise has positive effects on health outcomes.…”
Section: Relevance To Clinical Practicementioning
confidence: 99%
“…14, 15 A multidisciplinary approach combines the skills of several experts to aid the patient in the treatment of the obesity. The multidisciplinary team should include a physician with expertise in the treatment of obesity, a dietitian, a behavioral therapist, an exercise specialist and nursing staff.…”
Section: Organization Of the Multidisciplinary Weight Centermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Muitos estudos apontam significativas melhoras com o tratamento multidisciplinar da obesidade (Dalton 1998, Frank 1998, Sothern, Loftin et al 1999, Vansant, Hulens et al 1999, Nunes 2015.…”
Section: Tratamento Multiprofissional Da Obesidadeunclassified