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ArticleObesity facts2026

Exploring the Acceptability of a Specialist Obesity-Treatment Intervention (Fast Track to Health) for Adolescents: A Mixed-Method Study.

Sarah Lang, Eve T House, Natalie B Lister, Hiba Jebeile, Johanna Hoare, Kaitlin Day, Megan L Gow, Mary-Kate Inkster, Justin Brown, Helen Truby

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Sarah LangDepartment of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, sarah.lang1@monash.edu.
Eve T HouseFaculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia.
Natalie B ListerFaculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia.
Hiba JebeileFaculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia.
Johanna HoareFaculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia.
Kaitlin DaySchool of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
Megan L GowFaculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Westmead, Australia.
Mary-Kate InksterDepartment of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Justin BrownDepartment of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, Australia.
Helen TrubyDepartment of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFast Track to Health was a 12-month intervention for adolescents with obesity and associated complications. Adolescents followed a very low-energy diet and intermittent energy restriction (IER) or continuous energy restriction (CER). This study explored adolescents', parents', and dietitians' perspectives of the intervention.

methodsA convergent parallel mixed-methods evaluation was conducted. Acceptability questionnaires were collected from adolescents (week 16: n = 113, week 52: n = 88) and parents (week 16: n = 108, week 52: n = 80). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents (n = 14), parents (n = 11), and dietitians (n = 6) at week 52. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed.

resultsAdolescents rated enjoyability (score 0-100) at week 16 (mean [SD] IER: 63.5 [21.1] vs. CER: 65.9 [20.2], p = 0.550) and week 52 (IER: 67.2 [18.1] vs. CER: 61.0 [23.4], p = 0.198), showing no significant difference between groups. Most parents reported benefits at week 16 (IER: 86% vs. CER: 93%, p = 0.263) and week 52 (IER: 79% vs. CER: 83%, p = 0.717). Adolescents positively rated their experience with dietitians. Qualitative feedback emphasised the impact of clear dietary advice, easy and frequent access to support, continuity of care, and family engagement.

conclusionsThis evaluation offers insights into a specialised dietary intervention for adolescents. Findings can inform future obesity treatments for adolescents in outpatient tertiary healthcare settings.

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AdolescentPaediatric obesityPatient careTertiary healthcare

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PMID42709639
PMCPMC13688387

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