Publication Detail
| Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Study Design and Practitioner Characteristics |
| Journal Article 2002 |
This article is part of a 2002 supplement in Pediatrics entitled "Treatment of Overweight Children and Adolescents: A Needs Assessment of the Health Practitioners."
Author: Frederick Trowbridge, et al.
Pediatrics, Vol. 110, No 1 (Supplement), July 2002, p. 205-209.
Partial Abstract
A study was undertaken to examine the attitudes and practices of health care providers in the assessment and treatment of overweight and obese children and adolescents. This study describes the study design and the practice settings and personal characteristics of the practitioners included in this study.
Data show there is a wide variance in practitioner characteristics, particularly in regard to gender, years of practice, BMI, and obesity-related behaviors. It is hoped the analyses presented in this and in the subsequent articles will provide useful information on current attitudes and practices and will contribute to improvements in the treatment of overweight children and adolescents.
Other articles in this supplement:
Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Attitudes, Barriers, Skills, and Training Needs among Health Care Professionals
Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Psychological, Emotion, and Behavior Assessment
Medical Evaluation of Overweight Children and Adolescents: Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians
Treatment of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians
Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Summary and Recommendations Based on Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians
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