Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of integrated childhood obesity care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both the causes and consequences of childhood obesity can be complex. To provide healthcare that is suitably tailored to the specific needs of children with obesity integrated care is required. The objective of this study was to explore the perceived barriers and facilitators of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in providing integrated care for children with obesity, to support them in tailoring the healthcare approach.

Methods

In this qualitative study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 healthcare professionals with experience in childhood obesity care; pediatricians, youth healthcare nurses and a youth healthcare physician. A two-phased thematic content analysis was performed: an inductive analysis with open and selective coding and a dedu

SUBMITTER: van den Eynde E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11428901 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature