title: [The role of patient associations in the management of obesity].
abstract: Associations for obese patients and their national collective work in cooperation with health professionals and the relevant authorities to improve the overall management of obesity. They also provide patients with the support and personalised assistance they need. These actions are fully integrated into the multidisciplinary care of this chronic disease.
authors.affiliation: 62, rue Jean-Jaurès, 92800 Puteaux, France. Electronic address: asjoly.cnao@orange.fr.
authors.forename: Anne-Sophie
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Joly
keywords: aide personnalisée; association; information; listening; obesity; obésité; personalised assistance; écoute