Experiences of overweight and obese patients with diabetes and practice nurses during implementation of a brief weight management intervention in general practice settings serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse disadvantaged populations

Sumathi Govindasamy, Kristen Beek, Ken Yates, Rohan Jayasuriya, Rebecca Reynolds, John B. F. De Wit, Mark Harris

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Abstract

Background. To explore the perspectives of overweight and obese patients with diabetes from culturally and linguistically diverse, and disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as practice nurses (PNs) during implementation of a brief PN-supported self-regulation nutrition strategy for weight management in general practice settings serving disadvantaged populations. Methods. During intervention implementation, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 patients and four nurses in two general practices located in metropolitan suburbs in Sydney, Australia. Results. Patients and PNs found challenges related to cultural expectations and the requirement of patients to set and adhere to dietary change goals and behaviours. Although patients expressed high levels of satisfaction with PNs, the suitability of the intervention to this group was questioned by PNs. Obstacles were also encountered in delivering the intervention in a busy general practice setting. Conclusions. This pilot study provided initial evidence of the acceptability of a selfregulation nutrition intervention for weight management for overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes that was delivered by PNs. Cultural expectations of provider–patient roles, the type of intervention and flexibility in the workplace are important future considerations.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)358-364
Number of pages7
JournalAustralian Journal of Primary Health
Volume29
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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