Restrictions and Booster of Collaboration with Patients in Weight Loss Therapy
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: Feb 01, 2024 / Accepted Date: Feb 28, 2024 / Published Date: Feb 29, 2024
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Abstract
Effective weight loss therapy often requires close collaboration between patients and healthcare professionals.
However, various factors can either restrict or boost such collaboration. This study investigates the barriers and
facilitators that impact collaboration between patients and healthcare professionals in the context of weight loss therapy.
Data was collected through interviews with healthcare professionals and patients undergoing weight loss therapy.
Thematic analysis revealed key themes that were mapped onto the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), providing
a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing collaboration. Findings indicate that while restrictions such
as patient denial and unrealistic expectations can hinder collaboration, boosters such as empathy, trust, and shared
decision-making can enhance it. This study highlights the need for interventions aimed at promoting collaboration
between patients and healthcare professionals in weight loss therapy.