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ArticleBMJ open2015

Development and evaluation of an online tool for management of overweight children in primary care: a pilot study.

Min Hae Park, Áine Skow, Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Anna Lucas, Hayley Syrad, Ulla Sovio, Billy White, Anthony S Kessel, Barry Taylor, Sonia Saxena and 2 more

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Min Hae ParkDepartment of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Áine SkowDepartment of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Dewi Ismajani PuradiredjaDepartment of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Anna LucasFaculty of Life Sciences and Computing, School of Psychology, London Metropolitan University, London, UK.
Hayley SyradDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health, Health Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, London, UK.
Ulla SovioDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Billy WhiteUCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK.
Anthony S KesselFaculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Barry TaylorDepartment of Women's & Children's Health, Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Sonia SaxenaDepartment of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Russell M VinerUCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK.
Sanjay KinraDepartment of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.

Funding

Department of Health CDF-2011-04-048Department of Health RP-PG-0608-10035
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo explore the acceptability of implementing an online tool for the assessment and management of childhood obesity (Computer-Assisted Treatment of CHildren, CATCH) in primary care. DESIGN AND

settingAn uncontrolled pilot study with integral process evaluation conducted at three general practices in northwest London, UK (November 2012-April 2013).

participantsFamilies with concerns about excess weight in a child aged 5-18 years (n=14 children).

interventionFamilies had a consultation with a doctor or nurse using CATCH, which assessed child weight status, cardiometabolic risk and risk of emotional and behavioural difficulties and provided personalised lifestyle advice. Families and practitioners completed questionnaires to assess the acceptability and usefulness of the consultation, and participated in semistructured interviews which explored user experiences. OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome was family satisfaction with the tool-assisted consultation. Secondary outcomes were practitioners' satisfaction, and acceptability and usefulness of the intervention to families and practitioners.

resultsThe majority of families (86%, n=12) and all practitioners (n=4) were satisfied with the consultation. Participants reported that the tool was easy to use, the personalised lifestyle advice useful and the use of visual aids beneficial. Families and practitioners identified a need for practical, structured support for weight management following the consultation.

conclusionsThe results of this pilot study indicate that an online tool for assessment and management of childhood obesity can be implemented in primary care, and is acceptable to patients, families and practitioners. Further development and evaluation of the tool is warranted.

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InternetPrimary Health CareReferral and ConsultationAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicLife StyleLondonMaleOverweightPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPediatric ObesityChildhood obesityFamily practiceGeneral practiceLifestyle behavioursOnline tool

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PMCPMC4466599

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