Pilot study of a brief provider and EMR-based intervention for overweight teens with asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Asthma-related morbidity is increased in overweight patients, yet providers are given little guidance on how to discuss weight and asthma management with overweight teens.

Objective

We piloted an electronic medical record (EMR)-based tailored discussion guide (TDG) and a brief provider training, to address weight management in overweight teens with asthma. The primary outcome was intervention impact on patient-reported asthma outcomes (e.g., asthma control and morbidity). Secondary outcomes included change in BMI, patient-centeredness, and change in healthy behaviors.

Methods

Teens aged 13-18 years with persistent asthma and a body mass index ≥ 85th percentile for their age and sex were eligible. Parents of eligible teens were contacted before an upcoming

SUBMITTER: Joseph CLM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8404363 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature