Table 3.
Strategy Ratings: Survey 1 (n=21)
| Percentage of respondents rating ≥7.0 (mean rating) |
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|---|---|---|
| Strategy | Importance | Feasibility |
| Assessment of the individual's medical history* | 100.0 (8.78) | 99.9 (8.33) |
| Evaluation of current physical activity level* | 100.0 (8.82) | 82.4 (8.12) |
| Providing an individualized physical activity program* | 94.1 (8.35) | 88.9 (7.88) |
| Gradual progression of a physical activity program* | 100.0 (8.53) | 82.3 (7.71) |
| Prescription of a cardiovascular training program* | 94.0 (8.12) | 82.4 (7.24) |
| Prescription of resistance exercises* | 94.1 (8.00) | 82.3 (7.65) |
| Education on strategies for adherence to exercise program | 100.0 (8.47) | 58.9 (7.12) |
| Education on resources for adherence to the exercise program† | 100.0 (8.41) | 52.9 (6.94) |
| Referral to a registered dietician† | 82.4 (7.71) | 58.8 (6.29) |
| Moderate-intensity exercise, 30 min/d, 3–5 d/wk¶ |
82.3 (7.94) |
64.7 (68.8)‡ |
| Assessment | ||
| Assessment of motivation to participate in a weight loss program | 83.4 (7.72) | 55.6 (5.94) |
| Assessment of the impact of obesity on the individual's function | 83.4 (8.00) | 55.6 (6.67) |
| Establishment of specific weight loss goal† | 66.6 (7.17) | 72.2 (6.89) |
| Assessment of social and environmental barriers | 83.3 (7.83) | 50.0 (6.28) |
| Participation in research† | 94.2 (8.12) | 35.3 (6.06) |
| Prescription of flexibility exercises† | 58.8 (6.65) | 70.5 (7.88) |
| Progression of physical activity to 30–60 min/d† | 76.5 (7.59) | 53.0 (6.41) |
| Assessment of physiologic and psychological barriers | 83.4 (7.44) | 44.4 (5.50) |
| Education on lifestyle changes for maintenance† | 88.2 (8.24) | 41.2 (6.18) |
| Measurement of waist circumference† | 55.6 (5.94) | 61.3 (6.28) |
| Referral to a physician before weight-loss program commencement† | 76.4 (7.29) | 47.1 (6.29) |
| Partnership development between physiotherapy clinics and community resources† | 76.5 (7.82) | 47.0 (6.06) |
| Participation in lobbying activities | 88.3 (7.59) | 23.5 (4.82) |
| Use of a behavioural therapy (e.g., cognitive–behavioural therapy) | 77.8 (7.67) | 33.4 (5.17) |
| Referral to health team member for continued monitoring | 70.5 (7.24) | 23.5 (4.94) |
| Referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist† | 76.5 (6.53) | 17.6 (4.65) |
| Education on dietary choices† | 70.6 (6.71) | 17.7 (4.41) |
| Calculation of body mass index† | 44.4 (6.00) | 44.5 (6.56) |
| Evaluation of current dietary habits† | 66.7 (6.67) | 22.3 (4.39) |
| Recommend group exercise or team sport† | 47.1 (5.94) | 41.2 (5.71) |
| Recommend reducing caloric intake† | 55.2 (6.28) | 16.6 (4.33) |
| Body composition measure (using special scales and skin folds)§ | 22.3 (4.00) | 11.1 (2.94) |
| Education on bariatric surgery options§ | 11.8 (3.53) | 5.9 (2.35) |
| Education on pharmacotherapy options for weight loss§ | 17.7 (3.88) | 0.0 (2.47) |
*
Consensus achieved.
†
Discussed in conference call.
‡
Outlier removed.
§
Strategy excluded.
¶
Consensus achieved (after dropping lowest score).