The Families Improving Health Together (FIT) Program: Initial evaluation of retention and research in a multispecialty clinic for children with obesity

The Families Improving Health Together (FIT) Program: Initial evaluation of retention and research in a multispecialty clinic for children with obesity

Abstract Background Obesity affects ∼17% of US children, with parallel increases in multiple comorbidities, especially among African‐, Asian‐, Hispanic‐, and Native‐Americans. Barriers to patient retention in pediatric obesity programs include lack of centralized care, and frequent subspecialty MD v...

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Main Authors: Michael Rosenbaum, Robert Garofano, Kalle Liimatta, Kerry McArthur, Erin Paul, Thomas Starc, Aviva B. Sopher, Vidhu Thaker, Jennifer Woo Baidal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-08-01
Series:Obesity Science & Practice
Subjects:
child
interdisciplinary research
multispecialty treatment
obesity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.498

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https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.498

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