Background: Overweight and obese individuals have increased health risks. Clinical
reminders positively affect health outcomes in diabetes and osteoporosis, but the effect of …

Methods Reminder cards for obesity documentation were attached to encounter forms for
patient encounters over a 2-week intervention period. For visits in the intervention period …

Background: In obese adults, physicians often fail to identify obesity and recommend
treatments for it. We sought to determine whether a computerized body mass index (BMI) …

Background Obesity and overweight diagnoses and treatment in primary care are very low
despite the high prevalence of obesity. Insufficient data exist on whether a body mass index …

Abstract Objectives Healthcare professionals (HCPs) can help promote healthy eating and
active living in patients. This study assessed the effects of weight-related advice from HCPs …

Background: While the majority of adults are attempting weight loss at any given time, few
engage in optimal diet and exercise. We examined factors associated with being in …

Abstract The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Health Record
Meaningful Use Incentive Program requires physicians to document body mass index (BMI) …

Background: Weight regain after intentional loss is common. Most evidence-based weight
management programs focus on short-term loss rather than long-term maintenance …

Purpose: We examined overweight/obesity management in primary care in relation to body
mass index (BMI), documentation of weight status, and comorbidities. Methods: This …

Background. Past research has surveyed primary care physicians (PCP) about their
attitudes and practices towards obese patients, yet less is known about the patients …