Influence of Patient-Centered Decision Making on Sustained Weight Loss and Risk Reduction Following Lifestyle Intervention Efforts in Rural Pennsylvania

Conclusion
Despite the modality, lifestyle intervention was effective at maintaining weight loss and risk reduction. However, SS participants were twice as likely to sustain improvements compared to other groups. The importance of patient-centered decision making in health care is paramount.

Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 15, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Piatt, G. A., Seidel, M. C., Powell, R. O., Zgibor, J. C. Tags: Features Source Type: research