Childhood Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research is to conduct a pilot of a risk-informed obesity care plan, implemented through pediatric primary care provider training via a Virtual Learning Collaborative (VLC) at MGH's Healthy Weight Clinic. We will evaluate HEDIS documentation and BMI outcomes among kids who receive care from the participating providers during and after the training period, compared to those who received care from the providers prior to the training.
Interventions
OTHERRisk-informed obesity care plan
A risk-informed obesity care plan, implemented through pediatric primary care provider training via a Virtual Learning Collaborative (VLC) will be deployed.
Sponsors
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Child 2-12 years of age at baseline * Child has overweight or obesity, based on their height/weight measurement * Child presented for primary care with a medical provider participating in the training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HEDIS documentation codes | 0-6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in child Body Mass Index from baseline to 6 months | 0-6 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed