How do patients choose between obesity medications: A thematic analysis
In a situation where the medications are described as being free and readily available, patient preferences for obesity medications are shaped by treatment efficacy, safety, information provided by healthcare providers. To enhance adherence and improve patient outcomes, healthcare providers should focus on delivering clear, comprehensive information and fostering strong support systems for patients.
Authors
- Carel Wynand le Roux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5521-5445)
- Michael Crotty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3864-6299)
- F Contreras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1174-4788)
- Hilary C. Craig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7288-5245)
- Alvin Mondoh
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- Sports Surgery Clinic (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Pillars
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100187
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79