کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2665007 | 1140663 | 2009 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

IntroductionRecently, public and professional emphasis has been placed on addressing the increasing prevalence of childhood overweight.MethodThis survey study was conducted with two cohorts of pediatric nurse practitioners (N = 413) to explore differences in self-reported practice skills over time.ResultsSignificant improvements in assessment, screening, and laboratory evaluations were reported, although reduced adherence to recommended psychosocial assessments was noted.DiscussionThis study outlines self-reported barriers to effective childhood weight management. One support that participants requested was evidence-based guidelines. Motivational interviewing may be an additional strategy to enhance provider skills to assess and manage challenging patient behavior change (e.g., dietary and activity changes).
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - Volume 23, Issue 4, July–August 2009, Pages 231–241