Outcomes from an orientation model to reduce attrition in paediatric weight management.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to reduce attrition of newly referred patients in a paediatric weight management programme by implementing an orientation to address families' expectations and screen for and support behavioural and mental health problems and psychosocial stressors at programme outset. Orientation impact was monitored with run charts with percentages of scheduled encounters completed. Long-term impact was assessed by comparing patients in the initial 6 months of the orientation to a baseline group of referred patients during the same 6-month time interval in the prior year (Pre-Orientation Group). The outcome measure was programme attrition within 15 months. Groups were compared using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression modelling. Patients in the Orientation Grou

SUBMITTER: Zenlea IS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5023470 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature