Adherence
Implementing patient-centered care and 'people-first' language reduces stigma, improves patient adherence, and enhances therapeutic outcomes in obesity management.
Healthcare providers should use 'people-first' language (e.g., 'patient with obesity' instead of 'obese patient') and focus on the patient's perspective. This builds trust, reduces stigma, and improves the patient's likelihood of adhering to lifestyle, pharmacological, or surgical treatments.
Scientific research confirms that a good rapport between a doctor and a patient favors patient adherence to therapy and compliance with the recommendations, and reduces the risk of relapse. Professional communication is a tool for creating effective therapeutic relationships and implementing patient-centered care. It also prevents the obesity stigma mentioned above.
Why this rating
Based on review of guidelines and studies showing correlation between rapport and adherence.
Source
Patient-centered care and the “people first” principle as a tool to prevent stigmatization of patients with obesity
Monika Bąk‐Sosnowska et al. · Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej · 2022
DOI 10.20452/pamw.16351
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- Obesity stigma independently worsens mental and physical health outcomes, increases cortisol and oxidative stress, and promotes weight gain through avoidance of healthcare and unhealthy coping behaviors.Good
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