Initial steps for quality improvement of obesity care across divisions at a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2014 Sep 17;11(9):9680-93
Date
09/19/2014Pubmed ID
25233013Pubmed Central ID
PMC4199043DOI
10.3390/ijerph110909680Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84908065092 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pediatric subspecialists can participate in the care of obese children.
OBJECTIVE: To describe steps to help subspecialty providers initiate quality improvement efforts in obesity care.
METHODS: An anonymous patient data download, provider surveys and interviews assessed subspecialty providers' identification and perspectives of childhood obesity and gathered information on perceived roles and care strategies. Participating divisions received summary analyses of quantitative and qualitative data and met with study leaders to develop visions for division/service-specific care improvement.
RESULTS: Among 13 divisions/services, subspecialists' perceived role varied by specialty; many expressed the need for cross-collaboration. All survey informants agreed that identification was the first step, and expressed interest in obtaining additional resources to improve care.
CONCLUSIONS: Subspecialists were interested in improving the quality and coordination of obesity care for patients across our tertiary care setting. Developing quality improvement projects to achieve greater pediatric obesity care goals starts with engagement of providers toward better identifying and managing childhood obesity.
Author List
Chang SZ, Beacher DR, Kwon S, McCarville MA, Binns HJ, Ariza AJAuthor
Daniel R. Beacher MD Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentChild
Child Health Services
Child, Preschool
Delivery of Health Care
Female
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Male
Pediatric Obesity
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
Quality Improvement
Tertiary Healthcare
Urban Health
