Psychological factors doctors consider when prescribing GLP-1s – Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as semaglutide and liraglutide (AKA. Ozempic, Wegovy) have gained prominence for their efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss. However, prescribing these medications necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of various psychological factors as well as physical factors, to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Psychological Factors Influencing GLP-1 […]
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Emotional Outcomes
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Emotional Outcomes The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires involve three separate questionnaires assessing satisfaction with various aspects of a cosmetic procedure. The Emotional Outcomes module includes 18 questions which assess a patient’s perception of post-operative change in: Anxiety and depression symptoms Appearance-related anxiety Confidence Social functioning Psychosocial expectations Cosmetic Patient Satisfaction Outcome […]
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires involve three separate questionnaires assessing satisfaction with various aspects of a cosmetic procedure. The Outcomes module includes 7 questions which assess satisfaction with the aesthetic and functional outcomes of a cosmetic procedure or surgery. It is designed for cosmetic practitioners to gain feedback […]
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Service
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire – Service The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires involve three separate questionnaires assessing satisfaction with various aspects of a cosmetic procedure. The Service module includes 9 questions which assess satisfaction with service and practitioner-related factors (e.g, communication, facilities, professionalism of the practice and staff). It is designed for cosmetic practitioners to gain feedback on […]
Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26)
Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26) The EAT-26 is used to identify the presence of “eating disorder risk” based on attitudes, feelings and behaviours related to eating. There are 26 items assessing general eating behaviour and five additional questions assessing risky behaviours. The EAT-26 can aid in the screening and diagnosis of eating disorders, such as […]
Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire
Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire 6.0 (EDE-Q 6.0) The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) is a self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of thoughts and behaviours related to eating disorders in the past 28 days. It has four subscales: Dietary restraint Eating concern Shape concern Weight concern It also measures behavioural symptoms related to these […]
How long should a cosmetic consultation take?
A 2022 report by the UK Health and Social Care Committee identified that 70% of people seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure had a consultation which lasted less than 20 minutes. Alarmingly, almost one-quarter of patients were not asked about their medical history, and 80% were not asked about their mental health history during their consult. […]
How to stop body checking
How to stop body checking Written by Cara Briggs and Published in FashionJournal.com.au on 20th September 2022 In the era of selfies, Instagram filters and TikTok it’s rare to go a day where you don’t look at yourself. It’s one thing to glimpse at your reflection before leaving the house and quite another to compulsively check […]