Table 6 Evaluation of eLearning and the 5A tutorial by general practitioners (IG only, n = 19)

Application of web-based tutorials

 I think new media like e.g. the internet should be more strongly involved in obesity therapy

1 (5.3)

4 (21.1)

4 (21.1)

2 (10.5)

3 (15.8)

5 (26.3)

-

 I have little knowledge about web-based tutorials so far

2 (10.5)

3 (15.8)

4 (21.1)

1 (5.3)

4 (21.1)

2 (10.5)

3 (15.8)

 I would like to get to know more about web-based tutorials for obesity treatment

3 (15.8)

4 (21.1)

2 (10.5)

3 (15.8)

3 (15.8)

2 (10.5)

2 (10.5)

Evaluation of the 5A online tutorial

 The 5A online tutorial comprises exactly the issues which are relevant for the treatment and counselling of patients with obesity^a

-

4 (21.1)

1 (5.3)

1 (5.3)

6 (31.6)

3 (15.8)

3 (15.8)

 The 5A online tutorial is a useful addition for an optimized treatment of obesity^b

-

3 (15.8)

2 (10.5)

1 (5.3)

3 (15.8)

3 (15.8)

5 (26.3)

 The 5A online tutorial can help providers to start a conversation with their patients about weight^c

1 (5.3)

2 (10.5)

2 (10.5)

1 (5.3)

5 (26.3)

3 (15.8)

4 (21.1)