Living and Working with Obesity

Using the most up-to date research, this short course allows nurses to enhance their skills which can be transferred to clinical practice.

By understanding the obesity crisis, nurses benefit by gaining the confidence and the competence needed to help inspire patients toward successful weight loss.

The course’s bilateral approach to the problem benefits not only patients but the nurses studying the course as well.

Research has identified key knowledge gaps among nurses regarding obesity management, leading to the following course objectives:

• Understand how diet, stress and environment contribute to obesity
• Recognise the complex nature of obesity
• Learn to communicate effectively and compassionately with obese patients
• Develop a more effective interaction between the obese patient and the health professional
• Assess the cultural influences on obesity
• Generate solutions to this complex problem personally and professionally