ArticleThe Permanente journal2014
An adaptation of family-based behavioral pediatric obesity treatment for a primary care setting: group health family wellness program pilot.
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- A systematic review of adaptations of evidence-based public health interventions globally.Implementation science : IS · 2018Pooled it
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- Evidence Base Update on Behavioral Treatments for Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents.Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 · 2023Review
- Perceived barriers in family-based behavioural treatment of paediatric obesity - Results from the FABO study.Pediatric obesity · 2023Article
- Design of the FRESH-DOSE study: A randomized controlled noninferiority trial evaluating a guided self-help family-based treatment program for children with overweight or obesity.Contemporary clinical trials · 2023Article
- Design of the GOT Doc study: A randomized controlled trial comparing a Guided Self-Help obesity treatment program for childhood obesity in the primary care setting to traditional family-based behavioral weight loss.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2021Article
- Perceptions of a Pragmatic Family-Centered Approach to Childhood Obesity Treatment.Ochsner journal · 2021Article
- Participants' Perceptions of "C.H.A.M.P. Families": A Parent-Focused Intervention Targeting Paediatric Overweight and Obesity.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Quality of life improves in children and adolescents during a community-based overweight and obesity treatment.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2017Article
- Comparison of Two Models of Family-Based Treatment for Childhood Obesity: A Pilot Study.Childhood obesity (Print)Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the feasibility and acceptability of family-based group pediatric obesity treatment in a primary care setting, to obtain an estimate of its effectiveness, and to describe participating parents' experiences of social support for healthy lifestyle changes.
methodsWe adapted an evidence-based intervention to a group format and completed six 12- to 16-week groups over 3 years. We assessed program attendance and completion, changes in child and parent body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared), and changes in child quality of life in a single-arm before-and-after trial. Qualitative interviews explored social support for implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
resultsThirty-eight parent-child pairs enrolled (28% of the 134 pairs invited). Of those, 24 (63%) completed the program and another 6 (16%) attended at least 4 sessions but did not complete the program. Children who completed the program achieved a mean change in BMI Z-scores (Z-BMI) of -0.1 (0.1) (p < 0.001) and significant improvement in parent-reported child quality of life (mean change = 8.5; p = 0.002). Mean BMI of parents changed by -0.9 (p = 0.003). Parents reported receiving a wide range of social support for healthy lifestyle changes and placed importance on the absence or presence of support.
conclusionsA pilot group program for family-based treatment of pediatric obesity is feasible and acceptable in a primary care setting. Change in child and parent BMI outcomes and child quality of life among completers were promising despite the pilot's low intensity. Parent experiences with lack of social support suggest possible ways to improve retention and adherence.
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