Research
Adherence
Multidisciplinary follow-up integrating pharmacotherapy, psychology, and nutrition significantly improves therapeutic adherence, mental health outcomes, and weight loss maintenance compared to pharmacotherapy alone.
To maximize your weight loss success and mental well-being, combine medication with regular visits to a multidisciplinary team including doctors, psychologists, and nutritionists. This integrated approach improves adherence and reduces psychological risks.
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A integração entre farmacoterapia, psicologia e educação em saúde promove maior eficácia e segurança clínica... abordagem biopsicossocial... acompanhamento multiprofissional potencializa os resultados e reduz os riscos psicossociais.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies in the review showing consistent benefits of multidisciplinary care.
Source
SAÚDE MENTAL NO EMAGRECIMENTO: EFEITOS ADVERSOS DE NOVAS TERAPIAS FARMACOLÓGICAS
Kelli Maria Alvarenga de Macedo et al. · Revista Foco · 2025
DOI 10.54751/revistafoco.v18n11-117
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