DROPOUT RATES AND RETENTION FACTORS OF A SINGLE-CENTRE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Aimi Fadilah Mohamad University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Zaliha Ismail University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Sharifah Faradila Wan Muhamad Hatta University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Nuraini Eddy Warman University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Nur Aisyah Zainordin University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Mohd Hazriq Awang University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Fatimah Zaherah Mohamed Shah University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Rohana Abdul Ghani University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.036.S66

Keywords:

retention, weight

Abstract

INTRODUCTION
Weight management clinics are the mainstay of obesity care in Malaysia. The UiTM weight management clinic comprises a 7-visit programme over a 1-year period involving various specialties such as primary care physicians, endocrinologist, nutritionist, psychologist, and rehabilitation medicine. Each provides different aspects of obesity management. There is a high dropout rate for this clinic, thus, it is essential to recognize those who will benefit from it.

METHODOLOGY
This is a retrospective analysis of 145 patients attending the weight management clinic in UiTM from June 2018 to December 2020. All data were acquired through patients’ medical records. Dropout rate is defined as the absence from 1 or more clinic visits at three monthly timepoints. Logistic regression analysis with SPSS version 22 was performed to identify factors predicting patients’ retention to the programme.

RESULTS
A total of 145 patients attended the clinic. Dropout rate at 3 months was 37% (n=53), cumulative rate at 6 months was 48% (n=70) and 59% (n=86) at 12 months. 59 patients (41%) completed the programme. Mean age was 39.1 ± 13.3 years and mean BMI 44.9 ± 10.2 kg/m2 . Patients with dyslipidemia comprised 75% of the cohort (n=109). Patients with a baseline body mass index (BMI) of >40 kg/ m2 and known dyslipidemia showed higher retention in the programme. Those with dyslipidaemia had a 4-fold increase in retention (OR 4.81 (CI 1.02,22.69)), p= 0.048) while those with baseline BMI of >40 kg/m2 had a 5-fold higher retention (OR 5.53 (CI 1.37, 22.27) p=0.016).

CONCLUSION
There is a high dropout rate (59%) with only 41% retention in our weight management programme. There may be multiple factors associated with this occurrence. Our study showed that those with known dyslipidemia and those with baseline BMI of more than 40 kg/m2 were more likely to complete the programme and benefit from it.

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Author Biographies

Aimi Fadilah Mohamad, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

Zaliha Ismail, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Department of Public Health Medicine (PHM)

Sharifah Faradila Wan Muhamad Hatta, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

Nuraini Eddy Warman, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

Nur Aisyah Zainordin, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

Mohd Hazriq Awang, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

Fatimah Zaherah Mohamed Shah, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

Rohana Abdul Ghani, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine

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Published

2021-07-28

How to Cite

Mohamad, A. F. ., Ismail, Z. ., Hatta, S. . F. W. M. ., Warman, N. E. . ., Zainordin, N. A. ., Awang, M. H. . ., … Ghani, . R. . A. . (2021). DROPOUT RATES AND RETENTION FACTORS OF A SINGLE-CENTRE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 36, 47–48. https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.036.S66

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Abstracts for Poster Presentation | Adult

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