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Burden of Obesity on Health, Wellbeing and Healthcare
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Burden of Obesity on Health, Wellbeing and Healthcare

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2018) | Viewed by 13919

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Clare Collins

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1. School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
2. Food and Nutrition Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
Interests: nutrition; dietary assessment; e&mHealth; precision and personalised nutrition; systematic review
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Dr. Melinda J. Hutchesson

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Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Interests: young adults; eHealth; public health interventions; maternal health
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Dr. Megan Rollo

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Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, ATC 309H, ATC Building, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
Interests: dietary assessment methods; ehealth; mhealth; behavioural nutrition interventions
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Obesity is prevalent internationally and at all ages and stages of life. While the relationship between obesity, poor dietary patterns and nutrition, with the risk of morbidity and mortality from chronic disease, has been examined extensively, the relationship with quality of life, healthcare usage, and costs is less well studied. This Special Issue of Healthcare, “The Burden of Obesity in Health Care” welcomes the submission of previously unpublished manuscripts from original work on any of the above aspects, including nutrition, obesity and quality of life, patterns of health care service usage or waiting times for clinical services, work related outcomes and/or health care costs.

Prof. Dr. Clare E. Collins
Dr. Melinda J. Hutchesson
Dr. Megan E. Rollo
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Postpartum Women’s Perspectives of Engaging with a Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist via Video Consultations for Weight Management: A Qualitative Evaluation
by Lisa Vincze, Megan E. Rollo, Melinda J. Hutchesson, Robin Callister, Debbe I. Thompson and Clare E. Collins
Healthcare 2018, 6(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare6010008 - 19 Jan 2018
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Optimising weight status after childbirth is important. Video consultations are an unexplored opportunity to deliver real-time support to postpartum women to improve lifestyle behaviours. This study aims to provide insight into postpartum women’s perspectives of engaging with a dietitian and exercise physiologist through [...] Read more.
Optimising weight status after childbirth is important. Video consultations are an unexplored opportunity to deliver real-time support to postpartum women to improve lifestyle behaviours. This study aims to provide insight into postpartum women’s perspectives of engaging with a dietitian and exercise physiologist through video consultations for tailored nutrition and exercise care. A qualitative study using individual telephone interviews (13–36 min) was undertaken. 21 women (body mass index (BMI): 28.1 ± 3.8 kg/m2; age: 32.3 ± 3.0 years; parity: 1.6 ± 0.9 children) who had completed the 8 week “Video-coaching to assist lifestyle (VITAL) change for mums” intervention participation included up to five video consultations with a dietitian and exercise physiologist. The interviews were audiorecorded and transcribed. Thematic data analysis was conducted by an independent researcher using NVIVO11. Themes relating to the video consultation experience included feeling that they did not differ from other consultations, they were convenient, and the length of time and flexible options were appropriate; however there was a desire for increased contact frequency. The dietitian and exercise physiologist were perceived to increase the participants’ knowledge and confidence to improve health behaviours. The approach to setting realistic and tailored goals was well received. Tailored advice from a dietitian and exercise physiologist received via video consultations is acceptable for postpartum women and offers a viable alternative to in-person care. Full article
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Is Obesity More Than a Double Burden among People with Mobility Disability? The Effect of Obesity on HRQoL and Participation in Society
by Marianne Holmgren, Jeroen De Munter, Finn Rasmussen, Magnus Sandberg and Gerd Ahlström
Healthcare 2017, 5(4), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare5040079 - 24 Oct 2017
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Obesity is more common in individuals with mobility disability than in those without this condition. Individuals with mobility disability also have lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and are limited in their participation in society. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the body [...] Read more.
Obesity is more common in individuals with mobility disability than in those without this condition. Individuals with mobility disability also have lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and are limited in their participation in society. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the body mass index (BMI) status and the association of overweight or obesity on HRQoL and participation in society among those with mobility disability in comparison to those without mobility disability. This cross-sectional study was based on a health survey conducted in Sweden in 2012 (n = 18,322; age, 18–64 years). Logistic regression with and without interaction analysis was applied. Effect modification by overweight status was significant for, moderate pain. For obesity, effect modification was seen for low general health, pain (moderate and severe), and not participating in work. BMI was higher among those with mobility disability, but no associations between overweight or obesity and HRQoL or participation in society were observed for those with mobility disability. Overweight and obesity did not add an additional burden to mobility disability, probably because mobility disability is associated with low HRQoL and low participation in society. Despite these results, population obesity prevention strategies are still needed. Full article
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