%0 Journal Article
%T Managing Obesity by a Specialist Nurse | Insight Medical Publishing
%A Esra Keser
%A Sevgin Samancioglu Baglama
%J ICV 2016: 82.75
%D 2018
%R 10.21767/2254-9137.100091
%X Background and Aim: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of nurse-led obesity management program. In the literature, there is a lack of studies conducted within the scope of nursing consultancy given to adult obese individuals. Materials and Methods: The research was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study and was conducted at an endocrine-metabolic clinic of a public hospital. The study was comprised of 64 obeses. The selfefficacy of obese individuals in terms of exercise and eating habits was assessed using the exercise self-efficacy scale, the Self-Efficacy to regulate eating habits scale and the obesity and weight-loss quality-of-life (OWLQOL). Results: It was determined that the nursing consultancy program based on health promotion model had a positive impact on individuals¡¯ eating habits, exercise self-efficacy levels, quality of life, healthy life behaviors and anthropometric measurements. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the significance of the presence of ¡°obesity nurse consultant¡± and the promotion of nurse consultancy practice in obesity management.
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