PWM: Individual Child vs. Group Format (2006)
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Intervention
How do group versus individual sessions compare in terms of effectiveness of treating childhood obesity?
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Conclusion
Within multi-component pediatric obesity treatment programs, limited evidence suggests that group vs. individual treatment formats have similar effects on improving adiposity outcomes.
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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.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
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Evidence Summary: Comparison of Individual versus Group Intervention Formats in Treating Childhood Obesity
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- Quality Rating Summary
For a summary of the Quality Rating results, click here.
- Worksheets
- de Mello ED, Luft VC, Meyer F. Individual outpatient care versus group education programs. Which leads to greater change in dietary and physical activity habits for obese children? J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004 Nov-Dec;80(6):468-74.
- 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.
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Search Plan and Results: Treatment Format: Individual versus Group Format 2006
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Conclusion