Weight Reduction in a Low Income Clinic Population: A Review pf the Literature and Program Proposal

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Thesis

College/School

College of Nursing

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Program Concentration

Family Nurse Practitioner

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to identify evidenced based interventions to promote weight loss and healthy nutrition among low-income obese middle age adults through a weight loss program for individuals who receive health care at Puget Sound Christian Clinic (PSCC). Obesity is a growing epidemic in our nation and is also increasing in Washington State. Patients at PSCC have been assessed as obese and currently no program exists at the clinic to address this health concern. The cost of weight loss programs in the greater Seattle area is approximately $150 for participation. Factors such as cost and the unique needs of this clinic population support the development and implementation of a weight loss program specific to the adults who receive care at PCSS. This author completed an extensive literature search of PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases to identify articles that address weight loss and healthy nutritional interventions among low-income obese populations. From this literature review, the author developed an evidence based weight loss program proposal for the PSCC population. This project contributes to advanced practice nursing by presenting research-based strategies to promote weight loss and nutrition among patients who are underserved and have limited resources. Through this weight loss program, the advanced practice nurse will serve as a health educator and address the nurse practitioner competencies of health promotion and disease prevention through focusing on appropriate weight loss programs to treat and prevent obesity.

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