Use of Electronic Health Records for Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care

Use of Electronic Health Records for Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care

Overweight and obesity are highly significant clinical and public health issues, affecting more than two-thirds of adults in this country; however, primary care clinicians often do not document overweight or obesity or discuss weight management with their patients. The objectives of the proposed research are to develop and evaluate a set of tools within electronic health records (EHRs) to assist primary care clinicians with the diagnosis and treatment of overweight and obesity and to help patients manage their weight.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All adult patients (ages >= 20 years) who have a visit at a primary care practice at Brigham and Women's Hospital during the intervention period