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Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity interventions: study protocol

Karen Matvienko-Sikar1, Molly Byrne2, Colette Kelly3

  • 1School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. Karen.msikar@ucc.ie.

Trials
|October 12, 2017
PubMed

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This study develops a standardized core outcome set for infant feeding interventions to combat childhood obesity. Standardized outcomes will improve the evaluation of interventions aimed at preventing obesity in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a global health crisis affecting 1 in 5 children.
  • Infant feeding practices are key factors in the development of childhood obesity.
  • Current infant feeding intervention trials lack standardized outcome reporting, hindering analysis.

Framework:

  • Develop a core outcome set (COS) for infant feeding in children up to 1 year old.
  • Utilize a multi-stage methodology for robust outcome set development.
  • Incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives, including health professionals, researchers, and parents.

Implementation:

  • Systematic literature review to identify potential outcomes.
  • Delphi technique with expert panels for outcome prioritization.
  • Nominal group technique (NGT) consensus meeting for final COS agreement.

Implications:

  • Standardized outcomes will enable consistent evaluation of infant feeding interventions.
  • Improved synthesis of research findings will enhance childhood obesity prevention strategies.
  • This core outcome set will guide future research and clinical practice in infant nutrition and obesity prevention.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childhood obesityCore outcome setInfant feeding

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