A New Frontier for Clinical Health Psychologists: Our Leadership Role in the Development and Management of an Inpatient Weight Management Program

The article provides an overview of the Tripler Army Medical Center Inpatient Obesity Program. Termed the LEAN Program (emphasizing healthy Lifestyles, Exercise, Emotions, Attitudes and Nutrition), it is the first inpatient hospital program completely developed, administratively owned, and directed by Department of Defense psychologists. The major components of the program are discussed, as is the conceptual framework that underlies the development. The LEAN Program model is offered as a guide for those who wish to develop other programs in inpatient health psychology.