Definition:
Healthcare given to a patient living with obesity by a healthcare professional.
Scope:
Treatment options for obesity or a combination thereof include: Therapeutic physical activity and rehabilitation, Therapeutic nutrition, Psychological therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Context:
Medical obesity treatment options take a multidisciplinary and holistic approach, and if possible, are person-centred and individualised. Obesity treatment options can be categorised as acute or long-term and consider the fluctuating nature of the disease.
Bowman-Busato, J., Schreurs, L., Halford, J.C.G. et al. Providing a common language for obesity: the European Association for the Study of Obesity obesity taxonomy. Int J Obes (2024).