Research
Adherence
Motivational Interviewing (MI) and avoiding stigmatization are critical components of obesity management that improve patient adherence, self-esteem, and treatment efficacy.
Work with your doctor to build a trusting relationship. Use Motivational Interviewing techniques to identify your own reasons for wanting to change. Focus on small, realistic goals and celebrate progress in health, not just weight.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Motivation is essential if behaviour change is to be sustained over the long term. MI is a very efficient communication technique... allowing reinforcement of the patient’s own motivation and stimulating his or her involvement towards a behavioural change.
Why this rating
The guideline cites high-quality evidence (Grade A) for the importance of communication and motivation.
Source
European Practical and Patient-Centred Guidelines for Adult Obesity Management in Primary Care
Dominique Durrer Schutz et al. · Obesity Facts · 2019
DOI 10.1159/000496183
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Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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