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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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Exploring collaboration between clinicians and parents to optimize pediatric weight management
Biagina-Carla Farnesi1, Amanda S Newton, Nicholas L Holt
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Patient Education and Counseling
|September 20, 2011
Summary
Effective pediatric weight management requires collaboration between clinicians and parents. A family-centered approach, respecting parents as experts, is crucial for successful partnerships and improved health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Family Medicine
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Overweight and obesity in children present complex challenges requiring multidisciplinary approaches.
- Effective management necessitates strong partnerships between healthcare providers and families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate clinician and parent perspectives on collaboration in pediatric weight management.
- To identify key elements of successful partnerships in child obesity care.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured focus groups and interviews were conducted with clinicians (n=12) and parents (n=8).
- A family-centered, collaborative care model guided data analysis.
- Member checking and external reviews ensured theme validity.
Main Results:
- Key collaboration components included positive therapeutic relationships, negotiated care delivery, and ongoing monitoring.
- Family-centered care principles—tailoring services, respecting parental expertise, and clinician responsiveness—were vital.
- Parental dissatisfaction and reduced future engagement were linked to deviations from these principles.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric weight management must adopt a family-centered philosophy to empower parental engagement and care negotiation.
- Clinicians can enhance family partnerships by individualizing and responding to families' unique needs.
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