Parents' and Children's Experiences with a Coordinating Professional in Integrated Care for Childhood Overweight and Obesity-A Novel Dutch Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the new integrated program of care for childhood overweight and obesity (ICCO), a Youth Health Care (YHC) nurse has the role of a coordinating professional. After a broad assessment of strengths and weaknesses in the family setting, this coordinating professional makes a plan of action with the child and parents and involves other professionals when needed. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of parents and children with the coordinating professional in the ICCO.

Material & methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight families. Interview data were analyzed using content analysis. In addition, descriptive data on involved professionals and referrals was collected with an online questionnaire in 38 families.

Results

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SUBMITTER: De Laat SAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9141245 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature