Thursday, 7 June 2012

Obesity

Evidence Based Reports

What is the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using drugs in treating obese patients in primary care? A systematic review (2012)[NIHR HTA]NEW

Interventions promoting physical activity among obese populations: a meta-analysis considering global effect, long-term maintenance, physical activity indicators and dose characteristics (2012) [DARE]NEW

A review of electronic interventions for prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in young people (2011)[DARE]NEW

Transtheoretical model for dietary and physical exercise modification in weight loss management for overweight and obese adults (2011)[Cochrane]NEW

Obesity in children (2010) [Clinical Evidence]NEWAthens Log-in required

Obesity in adults (2010) [Clinical Evidence]NEWAthens Log-in required

Interventions for preventing obesity in children (2010)[Cochrane]

Interventions to change the behaviour of health professionals and the organisation of care to promote weight reduction in overweight and obese people (2010)[Cochrane]

Surgery for obesity (2010)[Cochrane]

Interventions for treating obesity in children (2010)[Cochrane]

Schemes to promote healthy weight among obese and overweight children in England (2009) [EPPI Centre]

Acupuncture for obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2009)[DARE]

Lorcaserin (APD-356) - Obesity or overweight - with co-morbidity (2009)[National Horizon Scanning Centre]

Taranabant (MK-0364) Obesity (2008)[National Horizon Scanning Centre]

Prevention and early treatment of overweight and obesity in young children: a critical review and appraisal of the evidence (2008) [DARE]



Clinical Guidelines

Childhood Obesity (2012) [RCPCH]NEW

Obesity in adults (2012)[Map of Medicine]

Obesity in children (2011)[Map of Medicine]

Management of obesity (2010) [SIGN]

Dietary interventions and physical activity interventions for weight management before, during and after pregnancy (2010) [NICE]

Guidelines on management of adult obesity and overweight in primary care (2010)[National Obesity Forum]

Management of women with obesity in pregnancy (2010)[RCOG]

Obesity (2007)[CKS]

Obesity: the prevention, identification, assessment and management of overweight and obesity in adults and children (2006)[NICE]



Recent articles in core journals

Comparison of range of commercial or primary care led weight reduction programmes with minimal intervention control for weight loss in obesity: lighten Up randomised controlled trial (2011)[BMJ]NEW

Changing the future of obesity: science, policy, and action (2011)[Lancet]NEW

Attitudes towards obesity treatment in GP training practices: a focus group study(2011)[Family Practice]

Overweight adults may have the lowest mortality--do they have the best health? (2011)[Am J Epidemiol]

Pharmaceutical interventions for obesity: a public health perspective (2010) [Diabetes Obes Metab]

Childhood obesity (2010)[Lancet]


eTextbooks

Obesity: a multidisciplinary approach (part 1)(2010) [BMJ Learning]

Obesity: a multidisciplinary approach (part 2)(2010) [BMJ Learning]

Obesity: a guide to prevention and management - in association with NICE (2010)[BMJ Learning]

Obesity in children: assessment and management (2009) [BMJ Learning]

Obesity in adults: assessment and management (2009) [BMJ Learning]

Obesity in Children (2009)[Mentor]

Obesity in Adults (2009)[Mentor]

GP Fact File to managing obesity in primary care (2010)[Healthcare Republic]


Clinical Queries

Is levonorgestrel emergency contraception effective in obese women (body mass index >30kg/m2(2012)[FSRH]NEW

Is there any evidence that Depo-Provera is unreliable in a very obese woman, and any for giving a double dose to those with high BMI? (2009) [ATTRACT]

What is the best evidence based practice to treat chilhood obesity for under 5's?
(2009)[TRIPAnswers]



Patient Information

Obesity (2012)[NHS Choices]

Obesity (2010)[BMJ Best Health]

Obesity and Overweight in Adults (2010) [Patient UK]



Important

1. If you are a Welsh Primary Care Professional with a clinical query send it to ATTRACT online or email us at questions@attract.wales.nhs.uk or call 01495 332343.
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