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A values-based Motivational Interviewing (MI) intervention for pediatric obesity: study design and methods for MI
Melanie K Bean1, Suzanne E Mazzeo, Marilyn Stern
1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298-0440, United States. mkbean@vcu.edu
Contemporary Clinical Trials
|May 11, 2011
Summary
Motivational Interviewing (MI) may improve pediatric obesity treatment by increasing adherence and reducing dropout. This study investigates MI
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Behavioral Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Multidisciplinary programs are key for pediatric obesity treatment.
- High attrition and poor compliance hinder program effectiveness.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) shows promise for addressing these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of MI as an adjunct to a multidisciplinary pediatric obesity treatment program (T.E.E.N.S.).
- To assess MI's impact on Body Mass Index (BMI) percentile, behavior change, compliance, and attrition.
- To examine the feasibility and treatment integrity of implementing MI in this setting.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial comparing MI to a health education control group within the T.E.E.N.S. program.
- MI sessions conducted at weeks 1 and 10; control group viewed educational videos.
- Audiotaping and coding for MI treatment fidelity; comprehensive assessments at baseline and 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
Main Results:
- Study design and methods for MI Values are presented.
- Feasibility of recruitment and treatment integrity data are reported.
- Hypothesized outcomes include greater BMI percentile reduction, improved behaviors, and lower attrition in the MI group.
Conclusions:
- MI Values is a feasible intervention to integrate into pediatric obesity treatment.
- Findings will contribute to understanding MI's effectiveness in reducing pediatric obesity.
- Successful implementation could enhance treatment outcomes for obese adolescents.
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