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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric obesity intervention
  • Digital health and telehealth
  • Family-based behavioral therapy

Background:

  • Family-based behavioral therapy is effective for pediatric weight management but lacks accessibility.
  • The DRIVE program was adapted into an mHealth intervention using digital tools and remote delivery.
  • This adaptation aimed to improve cost-effectiveness and long-term support for families and providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the preliminary acceptability and effectiveness of the mHealth DRIVE program.
  • To evaluate the program's reception among children, parents, and SafeCare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A 13-week pilot study of the remotely delivered mHealth family-based weight management program.
  • Satisfaction surveys administered to participants.
  • Height and weight measurements taken pre- and post-study.
  • A feasibility and acceptability survey conducted with SafeCare providers.

Main Results:

  • High parental (4.9/6.0) and child (3.8/5.0) satisfaction reported.
  • Significant decrease in children's BMI z-scores (mean -0.14, P=.025).
  • Over 90% of SafeCare providers believed families would benefit from healthy eating and activity education.
  • 80% of providers saw benefits in digital tools for child weight management.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric mHealth weight management interventions demonstrate potential effectiveness.
  • The mHealth DRIVE program shows high acceptability among families and healthcare providers.
  • Digital health tools can enhance the delivery and impact of pediatric weight management programs.