Table 2 Differences among respondents about future treatments of patients with class II and III obesity
Future treatment of patients class II and III obesity must be primary based on: | % of PCPs who Agree | Category of PCPs more likely to agree | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Lifestyle intervention and behavioural modification | 58.8% (50/85) | Interprofessional (vs. non-interprofessional) practice | .05 |
Years in practice 11–20 (vs. 31+) | .028 | ||
Medical management and dietary restriction | 34.5% (29/84) | Interprofessional (vs. non-interprofessional) practice | .043 |
Years in practice 0–10 (vs. 31+) | .049 | ||
Bariatric surgery with behavioural and dietary modifications | 43.4% (36/83) | – | – |