| Identification of overweight, obesity, and elevated blood pressure: a school-based health center performance improvement initiative. | |
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PMID: 20935274 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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A growing public health concern over the increasing prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity and 2007 Expert Committee recommendations on child and adolescent overweight and obesity prompted a performance improvement project at 9 school-based health centers (SBHCs) in Delaware. Body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure measurements were assessed for 1548 students during the 2008-2009 school year. Students identified as having BMI or blood pressure readings out of the normal range were offered nutritional and/or medical services at the center and referred to their primary care physicians, when necessary, for further medical follow-up. Four of the centers additionally assessed their students for needed immunizations, availability of medical insurance, access to a medical home, and psychosocial risk factors. Students identified as in need of additional services were given appropriate referrals. Follow-up data are now being collected for students identified to be at risk. |
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Mary M Stephens; Kay McLean; Kathy Cannatelli; Paula L Stillman |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-08 |
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Title: American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality Volume: 26 ISSN: 1555-824X ISO Abbreviation: Am J Med Qual Publication Date: 2011 Jan-Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-01-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9300756 Medline TA: Am J Med Qual Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 34-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE 19718, USA. mastephens@christianacare.org |
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