23 Nov 2010

Obesity interventions for people with a learning disability: an integrative literature review

Obesity interventions for people with a learning disability: an integrative literature review: "Conclusion.  Nurses who work with clients with learning disabilities have a key role to play in the management of obesity. Future research needs to focus on qualitative studies of the perceptions of clients and their families, controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of interventions and their costs and sustainability, and longitudinal studies examining weight loss over time. (Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing)"

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