Training medical residents in weight management counseling skills
MRWeight: Medical Residents Learning Weight Management Counseling Skills -- A Multi-Modal, Technology-Assisted, Spaced Education Program
This study is all about helping doctors in training learn better ways to talk to patients about managing their weight, so they can help fight health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11083593 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving how medical residents are trained to counsel patients on weight management, which is crucial for addressing obesity-related health issues like heart disease and diabetes. The program uses a multi-modal approach that includes didactic sessions, practice through video assessments, and reinforcement emails over a year. By employing the 5As framework (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange), the training aims to enhance residents' skills and confidence in providing effective weight management counseling to their future patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are medical residents who are in training and will be involved in patient care related to weight management.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the training of medical residents or those who do not require weight management counseling may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-trained physicians who can effectively help patients manage their weight, potentially reducing the incidence of obesity-related diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that structured training programs can improve counseling skills among healthcare providers, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sadasivam, Rajani — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Sadasivam, Rajani
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.