The Effectiveness of Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Obese Patients and Support Partners [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Elizabeth Rieger (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Ian Caterson ,  Prof Janet Treasure ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Tbe obesity pandemic has been described by leading researchers as a problem out of control, with lifestyle interventions generally resulting in regain of treatment-induced weight losses. The present study will evaluate the effectiveness of motivational enhancement therapy (MET) for both patients and their support partners in helping obese patients to achieve long-term weight losses by sustaining their motivation for making difficult lifestyle changes over time.

Funding Amount $AUD 547,644.41

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant