Is there a role for shared decision-making in pediatric weight management?
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Maryam Kebbe1, Arnaldo Perez1, Geoff D C Ball1
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, 11405-87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9, Canada.
Abstract:
Shared decision-making (SDM) is central to personalising health and medical decisions. This decisional model encourages patients to act as managers of their own care while maintaining a partnership with health professionals. Although applied to some conditions, SDM has been used infrequently in pediatric weight management (PWM). Herein, we highlight the applicability and usefulness of SDM in making several important decisions related to PWM, including referral-making to different levels of care and treatment initiation and implementation. We conclude by describing possible challenges that may arise when implementing this model and suggest strategies to optimise the use of SDM in PWM.
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