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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
PubMed

Insights

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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