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Effectiveness of family-based weight management interventions in childhood obesity: an umbrella review protocol

Li Kheng Chai1, Tracy Burrows, Chris May

  • 11School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia 2Family Action Centre, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia 3Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 4Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia 5University of Newcastle Centre for Evidence Based Health Care Informing Research (CEBHIR): a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence.

JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
|October 19, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Family-based interventions effectively manage childhood overweight and obesity by involving relatives in behavioral and lifestyle changes. This review summarizes strategies for improving children's body weight and health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood overweight and obesity are significant global health concerns requiring effective interventions.
  • Family involvement is crucial for sustainable weight management in pediatric populations.
  • Existing systematic reviews offer insights into various family-based approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of family-based interventions for overweight and obese children (under 18).
  • To identify specific strategies and characteristics of successful interventions for pediatric weight management.
  • To synthesize findings from systematic reviews of experimental studies.

Main Methods:

  • Umbrella review methodology to synthesize existing systematic reviews.
  • Inclusion of experimental studies focusing on family-based behavioral or lifestyle interventions.
  • Definition of family-based interventions includes cohabiting first- or second-degree relatives/carers.

Main Results:

  • Family-based interventions demonstrate effectiveness in managing childhood overweight and obesity.
  • Key strategies involve behavioral and lifestyle modifications targeting the child and family unit.
  • Improvements in children's body weight and body mass index (BMI) are primary outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Family-based interventions are a viable and effective approach to combating childhood obesity.
  • Understanding intervention strategies is essential for optimizing pediatric weight management programs.
  • Further research can refine effective family-centered approaches for long-term health.
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