GLP-1 Weight Loss Protocol: An Evidence-Based Translation Project.
Background: Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease associated with many comorbidities and increased mortality rates. Primary care providers are critical in addressing obesity through an evidence-based weight loss protocol. Objective: This Doctor of Nurse Practice project aimed to develop and impleme...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 75 - 85 |
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Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
2026
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=193368232&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 193368232 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 23809418 KYOF jtl: Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice issn: 23809418 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: 2026 vid: 19 iid: 1 pid: 8953 pub: Springer Publishing Company, Inc. place: New York, New York artinfo: ui: 193368232 193368232 193368232 10.1891/JDNP-2024-0021 193368232 ppf: 75 ppct: 10 formats: tig: atl: GLP-1 Weight Loss Protocol: An Evidence-Based Translation Project. aug: au: Allred, Meghan affil: Department of Nursing, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA sug: subj: Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Therapeutic Use Weight Control Quality Improvement Nursing Protocols Motivational Interviewing Obesity Therapy Nursing Practice, Evidence-Based Human Body Mass Index Texas Ambulatory Care Facilities Texas Body Weight Blood Pressure Paired T-Tests Descriptive Statistics Functional Status Self Concept Questionnaires Diastolic Pressure Quality of Life Patient Centered Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurses ab: Background: Obesity is a prevalent chronic disease associated with many comorbidities and increased mortality rates. Primary care providers are critical in addressing obesity through an evidence-based weight loss protocol. Objective: This Doctor of Nurse Practice project aimed to develop and implement a standardized, evidence-based holistic weight loss protocol, incorporating glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication, semaglutide, and motivational interviewing within a patient-centered framework. Methods: In this quality improvement project, 10 nondiabetic participants with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27 kg/m² were recruited from a suburban clinic in Cypress, TX. Data such as body weight, BMI, and blood pressure were collected in addition to Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite (IWQOL-Lite) survey responses. Data were then analyzed in Excel using the paired t test with statistical significance being <.05. Results: Participants lost a significant amount of weight (p <.05) and had a significant decrease in BMI (p <.05). Postintervention physical function, self-esteem, and work-related experiences improved significantly (p <.05) based on the IWQOL questionnaire pre- and postintervention. Diastolic blood pressure also significantly decreased (p <.05). Conclusions: This weight loss protocol, guided by evidence-based practice alongside GLP-1 medication, semaglutide, revealed positive outcomes in weight reduction, BMI, and quality of life. This protocol offers providers a promising approach to managing obesity in primary care settings. Implications for Nursing: Implementing this evidence-based weight loss protocol can empower advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to address obesity effectively. Motivational interviewing, holistic patient-centered care, ongoing support, and education are critical features to sustaining weight loss for obese patients. This protocol provides a structured approach for APRNs in guiding nondiabetic overweight and obese patients toward sustainable weight loss. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: research tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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