Factors Influencing the Delivery of Obesity Preventive Counseling
| Factors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Setting the Stage | As the Door Opens |
| Clinician | Life values Definitions of success Training type Experience Counseling style Professional skills Social/professional networks Guidelines | Perceived patient receptivity Presence/absence of a teachable moment |
| Patient | Motivation: barriers and facilitators to change Individual/familyResources Cultural norms | Patient agenda |
| External | Institutional issues Practice structure Community resources | Current practice conditions |