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Improving Health Outcomes Through Nurse Practitioner–Led Intensive Lifestyle Medicine Group Visits

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Abstract

At a family medicine residency program in southeast Georgia, a nurse practitioner–led group intensive lifestyle medicine program was initiated to address obesity and cardiometabolic conditions. The results of this pilot showed improved biomarkers for participants 3- and 6-months post program completion. The lifestyle medicine project also showed feasibility, fiscal sustainability, and patient satisfaction with the program. This article describes the project's implementation and impact, as well as highlight the pivotal role nurse practitioners play in primary care through delivery of lifestyle medicine.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number105503
JournalJournal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume21
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • cardiometabolic conditions
  • group visits
  • lifestyle medicine
  • obesity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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