MOVE! multidisciplinary programs: Challenges and resources for weight management treatment in VHA.
The MOVE! program has been a successful weight management and physical activity initiative from the Veteran's Health Administration. While it embraces a multicomponent approach to weight management, local facilities have primarily focused on the implementation of delivery of MOVE! educational materials to groups or individuals. We discuss additional MOVE!-related weight management efforts within VHA that reflect treatment strategies beyond delivery of these educational materials. First, we present a case study that highlights the special challenges associated with the Veteran overweight/obese population. Second, we describe the implementation of our local, multidisciplinary, individualized weight management clinic as an example of on-the-ground provision of a higher treatment intensity program as part of MOVE!'s multicomponent model. Third, we present program outcomes and consider challenges to program sustainability.
VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Psychology 116 B, 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06517 USA ; Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA.
Patricia H
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Rosenberger
Christopher
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Ruser
Susan
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Kashaf
Obesity; Overweight; Primary care; Veterans; Weight loss; Weight management