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Case study of a transtheoretical case management approach to addressing childhood obesity

Wendy S Bibeau1, Justin B Moore, Paul Caudill

  • 1School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA. wendy.bibeau@louisville.edu

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|March 15, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity requires new interventions beyond simple diet and exercise advice. This study introduces a case management model based on behavioral change stages for better childhood obesity treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing public health issue with long-term health consequences.
  • Traditional interventions focusing solely on caloric intake/expenditure are often ineffective.
  • Existing approaches neglect theoretical underpinnings and patient/parent perceptions of health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel intervention model for childhood obesity.
  • To utilize the transtheoretical model and case management.
  • To apply this model within a primary care setting.

Main Methods:

  • A case study approach is employed.
  • The intervention is grounded in the transtheoretical framework of behavioral change.
  • Case management principles are integrated into the primary care setting.

Main Results:

  • This section is not detailed in the abstract.
  • Further research is needed to validate the model's efficacy.
  • The abstract outlines the proposed model rather than presenting results.

Conclusions:

  • A new, theoretically-based intervention model for childhood obesity is proposed.
  • Integrating case management and the transtheoretical model offers a promising approach.
  • This model addresses limitations of traditional interventions by considering behavioral stages and perceptions.

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