Pediatric Weight Management

PWM: Individual Child vs. Group Format (2006)

• Intervention
  How do group versus individual sessions compare in terms of effectiveness of treating childhood obesity?

  • Conclusion

    Within multi-component pediatric obesity treatment programs, limited evidence suggests that group vs. individual treatment formats have similar effects on improving adiposity outcomes.

  • Grade: III
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
  • Evidence Summary: Comparison of Individual versus Group Intervention Formats in Treating Childhood Obesity
    • Detail
    • Quality Rating Summary
      For a summary of the Quality Rating results, click here.
    • Worksheets
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      • Goldfield GS, Epstein LH, Kilanowski CK, Paluch RA, Kogut-Bossler B. Cost-effectiveness of group and mixed family-based treatment for childhood obesity. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2001 Dec;25(12):1843-9.
      • Nuutinen O, and Knip M. Long-term weight control in obese children: persistence of treatment outcome and metabolic changes. International Journal of Obesity 1992;16:279-287.
      • Nuutinen O. Long-term effects of dietary counseling on nutrient intake and weight loss in obese children. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1991 Jun;45(6):287-97.
  • Search Plan and Results: Treatment Format: Individual versus Group Format 2006