Table 5.

Themes for open-ended Question #3 with supporting statements

Describe some successful strategies that you have identified regarding managing a patient with obesity:
Shared decision-making “Being honest. Having them develop their plan of care.” “Creating a diet plan together, based on what the patient likes and is willing to eat.” “Helping college students make wiser choices on campus and at preferred fast food places.” “Encourage movement of any kind, food diary, write out measurable goals.”
Specific practices “Carbs only for breakfast and lunch. Protein and veggies for dinner.” “Group classes or other forms of adjunct treatment that provides for patient accountability.” “Meal prep with opportunities to log intake and activity with an [application] or other electronic methods.” “Logging with a journal.” “Encouraging patients to watch Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, as it is a personal favorite of mine.” “Treat underlying depression.”
Practical goal-setting “Create several short-term goals. Buddy system is also helpful.” “Encourage a patient to make small changes, such as just walking for 5 minutes a day at first and then slowly building up.” “Focusing on small achievements versus the long-term goal.”