Other Titles
Nurse Practitioner-Based Education Impact on Patients’ Weight Loss Medication Decisions & Compliance: A Research Proposal [Poster Title]
Abstract
Obesity has become more of a problem in the world that is leading to further health issues. Research shows that worldwide obesity has contributed to over a million deaths every year. Obesity leads to increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and many others. Medications such as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are now available for weight management in an injectable and oral form. There are risks and benefits to both the injectable and oral forms that patients may not be aware of when deciding the best option for them.
With the craze surrounding the use of these weight loss medications, many obese patients are making spontaneous decisions to use the medications without being aware of the potential risks and side effects. Side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, hair loss, and fatigue can be difficult to tolerate and can lead to non-compliance with therapy. This presentation gives an overview of the importance of patient education related to the use of weight loss medications in an effort to support compliance and symptom management to improve patient outcomes.
Notes
References:
Oshman, L., Othman, A., Furst, W., Heisler, M., Kraftson, A., Zouani, Y., Hershey, C., Cho, T. -C., Guetterman, T., Piatt, G., & Griauzde, D. H. (2023). Primary care providers’ perceived barriers to obesity treatment and opportunities for improvement: A mixed methods study. PLoS ONE, 17(4), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284474
Popoviciu, M. -S., Paduraru, L., Yahya, G., Metwally, K., & Cavalu, S. (2023). Emerging role of GLP-1 agonists in obesity: A comprehensive review of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(13), 10449. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241310449
Sigma Membership
Theta Tau
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Literature Review
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Primary Care, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Clinical Practice, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Obesity, Patient Education, Weight Loss Medications, Patient Outcomes
Recommended Citation
Ledger, Hannah; Teasley, Teresa; and Dykes, Michelle, "The Importance of Educating Patients on Side Effects of Weight Loss Medications" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 18.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/posters_2025/18
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-11-19
The Importance of Educating Patients on Side Effects of Weight Loss Medications
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Obesity has become more of a problem in the world that is leading to further health issues. Research shows that worldwide obesity has contributed to over a million deaths every year. Obesity leads to increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and many others. Medications such as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are now available for weight management in an injectable and oral form. There are risks and benefits to both the injectable and oral forms that patients may not be aware of when deciding the best option for them.
With the craze surrounding the use of these weight loss medications, many obese patients are making spontaneous decisions to use the medications without being aware of the potential risks and side effects. Side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, hair loss, and fatigue can be difficult to tolerate and can lead to non-compliance with therapy. This presentation gives an overview of the importance of patient education related to the use of weight loss medications in an effort to support compliance and symptom management to improve patient outcomes.
Description
This poster presentation gives an overview of the importance of patient education related to the use of weight loss medications in an effort to support compliance and symptom management to improve patient outcomes.