Integrating the transtheoretical model into the management of overweight and obese adults

Abstract

Purpose: To show how the nurse practitioner (NP) can incorporate stagespecific interventions from the transtheoretical model in the management, of overweight, and obese adults. Data sources: Research articles, clinical articles, and government guidelines pertaining to the management of overweight and obesity in adults. Conclusions: Overweight, and obesity are complex and chronic conditions that require lifelong management. The NP can help clients to safely and successfully lose weight by developing stage-specific interventions, by using an expert multidisciplinary team, and by providing ongoing monitoring and motivation. Implications for practice: The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate and is a major public health concern. The NP has an important role in the assessment and management, of clients with this condition. © 2007 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.