Matching Individuals to Weight Loss Treatments: A Survey of Obesity Experts.

Schwartz, Marlene B.; Brownell, Kelly D.

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ERIC Number: EJ504601

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Publication Date: 1995

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Matching Individuals to Weight Loss Treatments: A Survey of Obesity Experts.

Schwartz, Marlene B.; Brownell, Kelly D.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v63 n1 p149-53 Feb 1995

Identified factors for matching individuals to treatments by surveying experts in the field of obesity about the indications and contraindications of 11 common approaches to weight loss. Experts provided 170 client characteristics as possible matching factors. Discusses potential variables for studies on matching individuals to treatments along with other concerns. (RJM)

Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Clinics, Eating Habits, Evaluation Methods, Individual Characteristics, Information Utilization, Meta Analysis, Needs Assessment, Obesity, Patients, Surveys, Therapy

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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