The role of link workers in weight management for people with severe mental illness: a qualitative study
Abstract Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, partly due to factors such as overweight and obesity. Weight management programmes can potentially reduce this risk, but people with SMI face barriers to access and engagement. Aim To explor...
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| Main Authors: | Rija Imran, Alexandra Kenny, Geoffrey Wong, Charlotte Lee |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-02929-4 |
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