Initial steps for quality improvement of obesity care across divisions at a tertiary care pediatric hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric subspecialists can participate in the care of obese children.

Objective

To describe steps to help subspecialty providers initiate quality improvement efforts in obesity care.

Methods

An anonymous patient data download, provider surveys and interviews assessed subspecialty providers' identification and perspectives of childhood obesity and gathered information on perceived roles and care strategies. Participating divisions received summary analyses of quantitative and qualitative data and met with study leaders to develop visions for division/service-specific care improvement.

Results

Among 13 divisions/services, subspecialists' perceived role varied by specialty; many expressed the need for cross-collaboration. All survey informants agreed

SUBMITTER: Chang SZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4199043 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature