Abstract:
High body mass index is a major risk factor for mortality, having risen from the 10th risk factor to the 4th risk factor globally in the last three decades, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The World Health Organization has also identified overweight and obesity as major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, contributing significantly to mortality rates. To address this issue, the Health Promotion Administration (HPA) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan has conducted a review of the literature and established evidence-based strategies and guidelines for obesity prevention. To enhance the obesity prevention literacy of medical professionals, the HPA has partnered with a non- governmental organization to translate these guidelines into easy-to-understand e-learning training videos. Experts in different fields such as obesity medicine, nutrition, and exercise were invited to revise the guidelines and give lectures. The e-learning program includes common core curricula for expertise in obesity prevention, as well as advanced lectures that are divided into primary care clinic and hospital groups for case studies. The videos have been released on the HPA's official website, allowing medical professionals to access them at any time. In addition, the HPA has conducted online interactive workshops led by senior physicians and physicians with experience in obesity intervention. By sharing their experiences, these workshops have helped medical professionals better understand the guidelines and develop practical skills. According to the satisfaction survey results of the workshop, 85% of participants were very satisfied with the "workshop teaching plan", 83% with the "workshop teaching mode", and 85% found the workshop to be beneficial to their clinical work. These results demonstrate that e-learning lectures and online interactive workshops are effective means of enhancing the obesity prevention literacy of medical professionals.
