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Mar 28, 2025;14 (1): 26.

Consolidating International Care Models and Clinical Services for Adult Obesity.

Yan Xue, Menghuan Song, Xianwen Chen, Zhen Ruan, Huimin Zou, Yunfeng Lai, Dongning Yao, Carolina Oi Lam Ung, Hao Hu
Author Information
  1. Yan Xue: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
  2. Menghuan Song: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
  3. Xianwen Chen: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
  4. Zhen Ruan: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
  5. Huimin Zou: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
  6. Yunfeng Lai: School of Public Health and Management, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
  7. Dongning Yao: School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
  8. Carolina Oi Lam Ung: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China. carolinaung@um.edu.mo.
  9. Hao Hu: State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China. haohu@um.edu.mo.
PMID: 40153156 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-025-00621-3

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper aims to analyze and consolidate the existing evidence on models of care and clinical obesity services for adults living with obesity 1) to identify the key components of clinical obesity services, and 2) to propose recommendations for future directions of promoting the international development of clinical obesity care.
RECENT FINDINGS: The key components of clinical obesity services include 1) a contextualized composition of multi-disciplinary teams and mechanisms to empower the healthcare professionals, 2) clear stepwise pathways matching patient needs with appropriate clinical and community resources in a timely manner, 3) comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan informed by the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Furthermore, clinical information systems and financing resources are instrumental to the effective and sustainable functioning of a comprehensive clinical service with strong connections across primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care. We synthesized these findings to make recommendations for healthcare practitioners, hospital administrations and policymakers in developing and improving comprehensive clinical services to address the needs of adults living with obesity.

Keywords

Clinical Service Model of Care Obesity

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  1. MYRG2022-00113-ICMS/Universidade de Macau

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Humans
Obesity
Adult
Delivery of Health Care
Journal Article Review

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