ArticleJRSM open2017
General practice views of managing childhood obesity in primary care: a qualitative analysis.
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- General Practitioners practice nurses and parents' perspectives on childhood overweight management - a qualitative study.The European journal of general practice · 2024Article
- The development of a tool for GPs to manage overweight and obesity in children: A Delphi study.The European journal of general practice · 2024Article
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- Family physicians' views on their role in the management of childhood obesity: a mixed methods study from Turkey.The European journal of general practice · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore general practice staff views of managing childhood obesity in primary care.
designA qualitative study to elicit the views of clinical and non-clinical general practice staff on managing childhood obesity.
settingInterviews were conducted at 30 general practices across England. These practices were interviewed as part of the Quality and Outcomes Framework Pilot Study.
participantsA total of 52 staff from 30 practices took part in a semi-structured interview.
main outcome measuresKey themes were identified through thematic analysis of transcripts using an inductive approach.
resultsThree themes were identified: lack of contact with well children, sensitivity of the issue, and the potential impact of general practice. Identifying overweight children was challenging because well children rarely attended the practice. Interviewees felt ill equipped to solve the issue because they lacked influence over the environmental, economic and lifestyle factors underpinning obesity. They described little evidence to support general practice intervention and seemed unaware of other services. Raising the issue was described as sensitive.
conclusionGeneral practice staff were unconvinced that they could have a significant role in managing childhood obesity on a large scale. Participants believed schools have more contact with children and should coordinate the identification and management of overweight children. Future policy could recommend a minor role for general practice involving opportunistically identifying overweight children and signposting to obesity services.
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