Validation of the 40-Item and 24-Item Short Version of the Person-Centred Obesity Care Instrument for Patients Living with Obesity.

Introduction: Person-centred care (PCC) may hold promise for improved healthcare experiences and outcomes among patients living with obesity. A validated instrument to assess the delivery of PCC to patients living with obesity is, however, currently lacking. This study aimed to validate such an instrument.

The relationship between person-centred care and well-being and satisfaction with care of patients living with obesity.

Person-centred care (PCC) is associated with improved patient well-being and higher levels of satisfaction with care but its impact on individuals living with obesity is not well-established. The main aim of this study was to assess the relationship between PCC and the physical and social well-being of patients living with obesity, as well as their satisfaction with care. This study is based on a cross-sectional, web-based survey administered among a representative panel of Dutch individuals living with obesity.

Perceived weight stigma in healthcare settings among adults living with obesity: A cross-sectional investigation of the relationship with patient characteristics and person-centred care.

Introduction: Patients living with obesity often experience weight stigma in healthcare settings, which has worrying consequences for their healthcare experiences. This cross-sectional study aimed to: (1) provide an overview of stigmatising experiences in healthcare settings reported by adults living with varying classes of obesity, (2) identify associations among patient characteristics and perceived weight stigma and (3) investigate the association between perceived weight stigma and person-centred care (PCC).

Methods: Dutch adults living with obesity classes I (body mass index [BMI]: 30 to <35 kg/m; n = 426), II (BMI: 35 to <40 kg/m; n = 124) and III (BMI: ≥40 kg/m; n = 40) completed measures of perceived weight stigma in healthcare settings and PCC.

Views of patients with obesity on person-centred care: A Q-methodology study.

Introduction: To better accommodate patients with obesity, the adoption of a person-centred approach to healthcare seems to be imperative. Eight dimensions are important for person-centred care (PCC): respect for patients' preferences, physical comfort, the coordination of care, emotional support, access to care, the continuity of care, the provision of information and education, and the involvement of family and friends. The aim of this study was to explore the views of patients with obesity on the relative importance of the dimensions of PCC.

Effectiveness of Stress-Reducing Interventions on the Response to Challenges to the Immune System: A Meta-Analytic Review.

Background: There is consistent evidence showing an interplay between psychological processes and immune function in health and disease processes.

Objectives: The present systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide a concise overview of the effectiveness of stress-reducing psychological interventions on the activation of immune responses in both healthy subjects and patients.

Methods: Included are 3 types of challenges: in vivo, in vitro, and psychophysiological.