| Assessment of obese children and adolescents: a survey of pediatric obesity-management programs. | |
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PMID: 21885645 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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This article provides descriptive information on the assessments conducted in stage 3 or 4 pediatric obesity-management programs associated with National Association of Children's Hospital and Related Institutions hospitals enrolled in FOCUS on a Fitter Future. Eighteen institutions completed a survey that considered the following assessments: patient/family medical history; physical examination; blood pressure; body size and composition; blood chemistry; aerobic fitness; resting metabolic rate; muscle strength and flexibility; gross motor function; spirometry; sedentary behavior and physical activity; dietary behavior and nutrition; and psychological assessments. Frequency distributions were determined for each question. Overall, the results indicate that most programs that participated in this survey were following 2007 Expert Committee assessment recommendations; however, a variety of measurement tools were used. The variation in assessment tools, protocols, etc is partially caused by the program diversity dictated by personnel, both in terms of number and duties. It also shows the challenges in standardizing methodologies across clinics if we hope to establish a national registry for pediatric obesity clinics. In addition to providing a better understanding of the current assessment practices in pediatric obesity-management programs, the results provided herein should assist other clinics/hospitals that are developing pediatric obesity programs. |
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Joey C Eisenmann; |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 128 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-09-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S51-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, D129 Women and Children's Center, 330 Barclay NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA. joey.eisenmann@helendevoschildrens.org |
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