Factors that influence general practitioners' obesity‐related clinical practices and determinants of behavior to target to promote best practice in obesity care: A qualitative exploration
This study offers valuable insights into the challenges GPs encounter when managing obesity in general practice. Application of the TDF and BCW frameworks identified complex interactions between knowledge, beliefs, and environmental factors influencing GP behavior. These findings highlight key areas for targeted interventions to enhance obesity care and drive best practice.
Authors
- Gráinne O’Donoghue
- Michael Crotty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3864-6299)
- Owen Conlan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9054-9747)
- Susie Birney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3779-8397)
- Jane Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5476-1348)
- Caroline Heary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8732-0856)
- Michelle Hanlon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7889-8071)
- Leona Ryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2385-3439)
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (IE)
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Science & Practice
- Published
- 2024-09-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.70012
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.59
Funders
- Irish Research eLibrary
- Science Foundation Ireland