Document Type
Report
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to describe Alaskan Nurse Practitioners (NPs) current practice and beliefs regarding overweight and obesity, and to identify barriers that may prevent evidence based management. A descriptive study was conducted using a convenience sample of 116 Alaskan NPs who completed The Treatment of Obesity Questionnaire. Findings revealed which factors NPs considered to determine risk status; their current management strategies; barriers to treatment; and, their beliefs regarding the etiology of obesity. An open-ended question revealed other treatment strategies, barriers, and beliefs regarding the treatment of overweight and obese patients.
Publication Date
5-1-2015
Recommended Citation
Cerutti, Kelly M., "Overweight and Obesity Knowledge Assessment of Alaskan Nurse Practitioners" (2015). Student Projects for Graduate Degrees. 55.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_grad_stuprojects/55
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/5597