Service Learning in a Pediatric Weight Management Program to Address Childhood Obesity

ABSTRACTThis paper describes an inter-professional service learning collaboration and reflects benefits and considerations when incorporating a family-oriented approach in the community-based pediatric weight management program. Because obesity has tremendous consequences on a nation's health a...

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Published in:Occupational therapy in health care 2013-04, Vol.27 (2), p.142-162
Main Authors: Kuo, Fengyi, Goebel, Laurie A., Satkamp, Nicole, Beauchamp, Rachel, Kurrasch, Julie M., Smith, Asia R., Maguire, Julia M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Childhood obesity
Cooperative Behavior
Cultural Competency
Diet
Exercise
Family
family-oriented care
Health Behavior
Health Personnel - education
Health Promotion
Humans
inter-professional collaboration
Learning
Life Style
Occupational Therapy - education
Patient Care Team
Pediatric Obesity - prevention & control
service learning
Weight Reduction Programs
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Summary:ABSTRACTThis paper describes an inter-professional service learning collaboration and reflects benefits and considerations when incorporating a family-oriented approach in the community-based pediatric weight management program. Because obesity has tremendous consequences on a nation's health and economy, a pediatrician in a community health network has utilized an inter-professional team to implement a pediatric weight management program targeting children between the ages of 8 and 15 years. The team incorporates a culturally sensitive curriculum using a family-oriented approach for obesity prevention and intervention. Physicians, registered dietitians, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals assist participants in adopting a healthier lifestyle by addressing physical and psychosocial issues related to obesity, developing a nutrition plan, making healthier food choices, and finding fun ways to be more physically active. Graduate occupational therapy students work closely with the team members to assist delivery of interactive activities and behavior intervention.
ISSN:0738-0577
1541-3098
DOI:10.3109/07380577.2013.780318