Discussing overweight in children during a regular consultation in general practice: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Overweight in children is a rising problem leading to serious consequences later in life. The Dutch guideline 'Obesity' for general practitioners recommends discussing obesity in children regardless of the reason of consultation and provides diagnostic and therapeutic tools. However, limited literature indicates that general practitioners experience barriers to discuss this topic. The aim of this study was to determine current perceived barriers of general practitioners in discussing overweight during a regular consultation in children aged 4 to 12 years and to what extent they discuss the topic. Furthermore, we attempt to get more insight in the specific needs and ideas for improvement among GPs. METHODS:A semi-structured in-depth interview study was conducted. Dutch general pr

SUBMITTER: van der Maas JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986030 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature