Table 4 Ranked physician-reported barriers to weight loss conversations (Huang et al.,2004)
Ranked physician-reported barriers to weight loss conversations: | |
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1. Pessimism about patient's desire and ability to lose weight | |
2. Pessimism about effectiveness of weight loss counselling | |
3. Lack of comprehensive obesity management resources (e.g. weight loss clinic) | |
4. Insufficient time due to high patient volume | |
5. Underuse of dieticians or lack of experience working with dieticians | |
6. Lack of skills in providing brief counselling | |
7. Insufficient knowledge of best clinical practices |