title: Psychological factors associated with weight loss maintenance: theory-driven practice for nurse practitioners.
abstract: The authors discuss the psychological factors associated with weight loss maintenance and the use of Pender's health promotion model as a guide for the construction of clinical interventions to address these factors. The psychological factors include internal drive for weight maintenance, ongoing self-monitoring, long-term flexibility, positive mood and emotions, appropriate goals, and management of external stimuli. Nurse practitioners can help combat obesity trends through caring for patients in a holistic manner. Periodic psychological needs-assessments for patients who desire to maintain weight loss may further promote long-term success in weight management.
authors: Masters Graduate, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
authors: Rebecca M
authors: RM
authors: Valek
authors: Associate Professor, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
authors: Beverly J
authors: BJ
authors: Greenwald
authors: Assistant Professor, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
authors: Carolyn C
authors: CC
authors: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000068959:Body Weight Maintenance; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009742:Nursing Theory; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Pender’s health promotion model; psychological factors with weight loss; weight control; weight loss maintenance; weight management