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Tackling obesity in areas of high social deprivation: clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a task-based weight management group programme – a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation

Abstract:: OBJECTIVE: To assess whether or not a task-based weight management programme [Weight Action Programme (WAP)] has better long-term effects than a 'best practice' intervention provided in primary care by practice nurses. DESIGN: Randomised controlled trial with cost-effectiveness analysis. SETTING: General practices in east London, UK. BACKGROUND: An increasing number of people require help to manage their weight. The NHS recommends weight loss advice by general practitioners and/or a referral ...
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McRobbie, H., Hajek, P., Peerbux, S., Kahan, B. C., Eldridge, S., Trépel, D., Parrott, S., Griffiths, C., Snuggs, S., & Myers Smith, K. (2016). Tackling obesity in areas of high social deprivation: clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a task-based weight management group programme – a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 20(79), 1–150.

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McRobbie, H, et al. “Tackling Obesity in Areas of High Social Deprivation: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of a Task-Based Weight Management Group Programme – a Randomised Controlled Trial and Economic Evaluation.” Health Technology Assessment, vol. 20, no. 79, 2016, pp. 1–150.

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McRobbie, H, P Hajek, S Peerbux, et al. 2016. “Tackling Obesity in Areas of High Social Deprivation: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of a Task-Based Weight Management Group Programme – a Randomised Controlled Trial and Economic Evaluation.” Health Technology Assessment 20 (79): 1–150.
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+ Hajek, P More by this author

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+ Peerbux, S More by this author

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Publisher:: NIHR Journals Library
Journal:: Health Technology Assessment More from this journal
Volume:: 20
Issue:: 79
Pages:: 1-150
Publication date:: 2016-10-01
DOI:: 10.3310/hta20790
EISSN:: 2046-4924
ISSN:: 1366-5278

Language:: English
Keywords:: Nursing

Randomized controlled trial

Surgery

Psychological intervention

Referral

Family medicine

Weight loss

Body mass index

Intervention (counseling)

Obesity

Physical therapy

Overweight

Medicine

Weight management
Pubs id:: 2407067
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Source identifiers:: W2547613875
Deposit date:: 2026-04-23
ARK identifier:: ark:/29072/ora_1b17fa9d506344ef91e55315ac12daaf

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