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A Pilot Study Examining Patient Response to a Weight Loss Workbook Designed to Be Used in a Family Medicine Outpatient Setting
Barbara S. Lewis, EdD;
Sharon D. Montes, MD;
Martha Illige-Saucier, MD
Arch Fam Med. 2000;9:759-764.
This study measured patient response to a self-help weight loss workbook designed for use in an outpatient, family medicine practice. The primary measures were 2 follow-up telephone calls, the first at 1 week and the second at 1 month after the book was given to the patient. Initially, patients were enthusiastic about the book and had read it, and 24 (70%) intended to use it. On the other hand, at 1 month, only 8 (32%) of those called were actually using the book. Reasons for this change are explored.
From the Complementary Medicine Program, Kernan Hospital Mansion, Baltimore, Md (Dr Montes), and the Rose Residency Program, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver (Dr Illige-Saucier). Dr Lewis has retired in Littleton, Colo.
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