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Is there a role for shared decision-making in pediatric weight management?
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.
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
|February 4, 2018
Summary
Shared decision-making (SDM) enhances pediatric weight management (PWM) by empowering patients and families. This model, though underutilized in PWM, offers a collaborative approach to care decisions and treatment implementation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric health
- Clinical decision-making
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Shared decision-making (SDM) is crucial for personalized healthcare, fostering patient autonomy and professional collaboration.
- SDM is underutilized in pediatric weight management (PWM), despite its potential benefits.
- Effective decision-making is vital for successful PWM interventions.
Discussion:
- This paper explores the application and benefits of SDM in PWM, focusing on key decisions like referrals and treatment.
- Challenges in implementing SDM in PWM are identified.
- Strategies for optimizing SDM in PWM are proposed.
Key Insights:
- SDM can improve patient engagement and adherence in pediatric weight management.
- Collaborative decision-making addresses the complexities of PWM referrals and treatment plans.
- Overcoming implementation barriers is key to maximizing SDM's impact in PWM.
Outlook:
- Further research should investigate patient and provider experiences with SDM in PWM.
- Developing and testing SDM interventions tailored for PWM settings is recommended.
- Widespread adoption of SDM could transform pediatric weight management outcomes.
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