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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Motivational interviewing in a family-based pediatric obesity program: a case study.
Megan Irby1, Sebastian Kaplan, Dara Garner-Edwards
1Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Brenner Families in Training Program, Brenner Children's Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Summary
Motivational Interviewing (MI) effectively supports health behavior change in obesity treatment. This case study shows MI integrated into a pediatric, family-based weight management program.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Pediatric Obesity
Background:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) is recognized for facilitating health behavior change.
- Limited research exists on MI's application in pediatric obesity, especially within family-based and multidisciplinary settings.
Observation:
- A case report details the integration of MI within a pediatric, family-based, multidisciplinary weight management program (Brenner FIT Program).
- The study focused on a 14-year-old female and her mother undergoing obesity treatment.
Findings:
- MI was successfully integrated into the behavioral therapy component of the Brenner FIT Program.
- The case demonstrates practical application of MI techniques in a real-world pediatric weight management scenario.
Implications:
- Further research is needed to explore MI's effectiveness across diverse healthcare teams for obesity treatment.
- Investigating MI training requirements, limitations, and feasibility in community settings is crucial for broader implementation.
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