Pediatric Overweight/Obesity: Treatment (2021)
Author and Year:
Brown T, O'Malley C, et al. 2018
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Exploring the evidence base for Tier 3 specialist weight management interventions for children aged 2-18 years in the UK: a rapid systematic review.
Authors:
Brown T, O'Malley C, Blackshaw J, Coulton V, Tedstone A, Summerbell C, Ells L
Journal:
Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
Year of publication:
2018
Volume:
40
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
835-847
Study Design:
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Critically low
Inclusion Criteria:
Children aged 2–18 years with a mean baseline BMI >99.6th percentile or >98th percentile with comorbidities were included. Multicomponent Interventions which included components of diet, physical activity and behaviour change were included. The intervention could also include pharmacotherapy for obesity, although pharmacotherapy only interventions were excluded. Interventions delivered by an MDT, including specialists or clinicians, are included. All study designs which reported weight change data of any duration and in any setting were included. Interventions based in the UK and published from 2005 onwards were included.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not meeting inclusion criteria
Research Purpose:
To examine the impact of child Tier 3 services in the UK, exploring service characteristics and implications for practice.
Blinding efforts:
Not applicable
Study Location:
United Kingdom
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
Public Health England