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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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Published on: May 30, 2025

Perceptions and Practices of Healthcare Professionals in Managing Pediatric Obesity: Insight from a Focus Group

Yoon Lee1, Minsoo Shin2, Jahye Jung3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Medical Center Anam Hospital, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Barriers in pediatric obesity management in South Korea include limited resources and low patient adherence. Improving multidisciplinary collaboration and program accessibility is crucial for effective care.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Pediatric obesity is a major public health concern with long-term implications.
  • Effective management is vital, yet barriers in South Korea are under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore barriers faced by healthcare professionals in managing pediatric obesity in South Korea.
  • To identify areas for improvement in current pediatric obesity care strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving focus group interviews with 11 healthcare professionals.
  • Thematic content analysis of transcribed interviews to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Identified barriers include limited clinical resources, time constraints, low patient/family awareness, and inadequate reimbursement.
  • Low treatment adherence and high dropout rates were reported.
  • Healthcare professionals showed willingness to use governmental programs if accessible and integrated.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric obesity management in South Korea is hindered by structural, financial, and sociocultural factors.
  • Enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration, institutional support, and accessible programs are needed.
  • Context-specific studies are recommended for tailored interventions.
Abstract

Keywords:
Koreafocus groupshealthcare professionaloverweightpediatric obesityqualitative research

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