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Programs incorporating SDM reported improved patient engagement, satisfaction, and health outcomes across diverse demographic groups.
Incorporating SDM can lead to better patient experiences and outcomes in obesity management.
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Programs incorporating SDM reported improved patient engagement, satisfaction, and health outcomes across diverse demographic groups.
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The study is a narrative review synthesizing evidence from multiple case studies.
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Shared Decision-Making and Obesity Management Across Healthcare Models in the United States: A Narrative Review
Chibueze Nnonyelu et al. · medtigo Journal of Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.63096/medtigo30623219
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