A weight management programme for obese children : parent-only family-based approach

Abstract Objective Family-based multi-component weight management programmes are recommended for adolescents with obesity in England and Wales, however, these programmes suffer from poor uptake and high attrition rates. This study aimed to gather the views of professional stakeholders in a UK weight management programme to identify potential areas to target to improve engagement and success for such programmes. Results Semi-structured interviews were conducted with those involved in the commissioning, referral, coordination or delivery of a weight management programme (n = 11). Interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Three main categories developed: professional support, tailoring and intervention content. Participants recognised the importance of support from experienced professionals, as well as family and peers. There was agreement that longer-term support was needed for adolescents with obesity; suggestions included integrating follow-up support with schools and leisure services. Emotional and psychological support must be prioritised. Having a variety of delivery modes, such as group and one to one, particularly in the home environment, were recommended. Stakeholders agreed that weight management programmes for adolescents need to be more proactive at incorporating technology. By acting on the views of those that work closely with adolescents, engagement with weight management programmes may be improved.

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Weight management programme launched for obese children

Primary Health Care ◽

10.7748/phc.20.2.5.s4 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 5-5

Keyword(s):

Weight Management ◽

Management Programme ◽

Obese Children ◽

Weight Management Programme

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G137(P) NHS Family-Based Paediatric Weight Management Programme: How to improve retention?

Archives of Disease in Childhood ◽

10.1136/archdischild-2014-306237.145 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 99 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A61-A61

Author(s):

S. Abo'ouf

Keyword(s):

Weight Management ◽

Management Programme ◽

Weight Management Programme ◽

Family Based

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Long-Term Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation in Obese Children During Integrated Weight-Loss Programme - A Double Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

10.20944/preprints202004.0200.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Michał Brzeziński ◽

Agnieszka Jankowska ◽

Magdalena Słomińska-Frączek ◽

Paulina Metelska ◽

Piotr Wiśniewski ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Weight Management ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation ◽

Management Programme ◽

Obese Children ◽

Double Blind ◽

Weight Management Programme ◽

Weight Loss Programme ◽

Body Mass Reduction

Background: Vitamin D was studied in regards to its possible impact on body mass reduction and metabolic changes in adults and children with obesity yet there were no studies assessing the impact of vitamin D supplementation during a weight management programme in children and adolescence. The aim of our study was to assess the influence of 26 weeks of vitamin D supplementation in overweight and obese children undergoing an integrated 12-months’ long weight loss programme on body mass reduction, body composition and bone mineral density. Methods: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. Vitamin D deficient patients ( <30 ng/ml level of vitamin D) aged 6-14, participating in multidisciplinary weight management programme were randomly allocated to receiving vitamin D (1200 IU) or placebo for the first 26 weeks of the intervention. Results: Out of the 152 qualified patients, 109 (72%) completed a full cycle of four visits scheduled in the programme. There were no difference in the level of BMI change. Although the reduction was greater in the vitamin D vs. placebo group (-4.28 ± 8.43 vs. -2.53 ±6.10) the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.319). Similarly the reduction in fat mass – assessed both using bioimpedance and DEXa was achieved, yet the differences between the groups were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Our study ads substantial results to support the thesis on no effect of vitamin D supplementation on body weight reduction in children and adolescents with vitamin D insufficiency undergoing a weight management programme. Trial registration no: NCT 02828228; trial registration date: 8 June 2016 registered in: ClinicalTrials.gov.

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