Piloting a Patient Navigator Program for Weight Loss

Participants in the navigator condition will meet with their counselor for sessions twice in month 1, once in month 2, once in month 4, and once in month 8. Three additional sessions may scheduled if desired by the participant. Navigators will assess treatment preferences, provide information about evidence-based treatment options for weight loss, aid in decision making, and facilitate action during the intervention initiation process. Following initiation of a weight loss treatment, navigators will also assess adherence to and acceptability of the selected weight loss intervention, and engage in problem solving and motivational enhancement to facilitate persistence with the original intervention or provide the support necessary for switching to an alternative intervention option. Additional intervention contact will include monthly emails over the 12 month period. Navigators will receive resource guides to help them tailor sessions to the individual participant.