From: Dutch General Practitioners’ weight management policy for overweight and obese patients
Variable | Nc | % |
---|---|---|
GPs’ BMI: | ||
<25 | 217 | 75.1 |
≥25 | 72 | 24.9 |
Frequent contact with a dietitian: | ||
No | 164 | 54.0 |
Yes | 140 | 46.0 |
Specialized health care providers in building a: | ||
No | 50 | 16.3 |
Yes | 257 | 83.7 |
Dietitian in building: | ||
No | 166 | 54.1 |
Yes | 141 | 45.9 |
GPs’ perception of health care provider suitability b: | ||
-GP: | ||
Not at all/somewhat | 201 | 67.2 |
Mainly/very suitable | 98 | 32.8 |
-Nurse practitioner: | ||
Not at all/somewhat | 87 | 29.1 |
Mainly/very suitable | 212 | 70.9 |
-Dietitian: | ||
Not at all/somewhat | 5 | 1.7 |
Mainly/very suitable | 295 | 98.3 |
-Weight-management consultant: | ||
Not at all/somewhat | 27 | 11.7 |
Mainly/very suitable | 204 | 88.3 |
-Psychologist: | ||
Not at all/somewhat | 189 | 65.4 |
Mainly/very suitable | 100 | 34.6 |
-Physical therapist: | ||
Not at all/somewhat | 184 | 63.2 |
Mainly/very suitable | 107 | 36.8 |