171599 Associations of overweight and obesity with existing morbidities in the podiatric patient population of Miami Florida

Tuesday, October 28, 2008: 2:30 PM

Kaloian G. Ouzounov, DPM , School of Podiatric Medicine, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
     
Associations of overweight and obesity with existing morbidities in the podiatric patient population of Miami Florida.

This cross-sectional study will explore the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the podiatric patient population of Miami, Florida. Formal study approval will be obtained from the Barry University Institutional Review Board. History and physical (H&P) exam data will be obtained for 400 patients from the four clinics of Barry University Foot and Ankle Institute. Obesity/overweight status will be determined for each patient according to their Body Mass Index (BMI). Patient morbidities will be stratified in relation to BMI, and the strength of the associations evaluated statistically. Observed associations in the podiatric patient population will be compared to existing associations reported for the general population.

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize overweight and obesity in the podiatric patient. 2. Learn how to caclulate BMI in the podiatric patient. 3. Analyze BMI and rule-out exceptions for application of BMI. 4. Stratify patients in categories of overweight and obesity. 5. Prioritize risks for the patients in the identified patient overweight/obesity category. 6. Inform and educate patient on option of fighting overweight and obesity. 7. Implement a plan for monitoring progress of podiatric patients with overweight/obesity. 8. Assess periodically progress for control of overweight/obesity in the podiatric patient. 9. Appl y multispecialty approach to the podiatric patient for maximizing patient benefits. 10. Develop a local network of healthcare providers for delivering education/prevention/treeatment and control of overweight and obesity in the podiatric patient.

Keywords: Obesity, Patient Education

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