Clinical Practice Patient Education Guideline to Combat Childhood Obesity
Date of Conferral
11-10-2023
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
EDNA HULL
Abstract
Childhood obesity is a global health problem, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), making it an epidemic. According to America’s Health Rankings, it has been estimated that 16.5% of children between the ages of 2 and 5 are overweight, and 15.7% of these children are obese. The gap in practice identified for this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was the lack of a standardized tool for patient education for children with weight issues. Due to the rise of childhood obesity, an evidence-based patient education guideline was developed for providers serving a community in the eastern United States where an estimated 20.6% of the youth between 12 and 19 years are obese. Seeking answers to the question of what current sources of evidence were available to develop a clinical practice pediatric guideline to address childhood obesity, a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted. Following the literature review, a panel of eight experts reviewed the clinical practice guideline using the AGREE II scoring instrument. The scores were high across all domains, with 98–100% agreement that the guideline met quality standards. Experts provided positive feedback, highlighting the clear, concise recommendations that were easy to understand and follow. Panelists recommended the guideline for broader dissemination through journal publication and distribution to pediatric clinics to optimize childhood obesity management. A wider implementation of this high-quality guideline has the potential for positive social change by standardizing and improving care across communities.
Recommended Citation
AGBAYI, CHINYERE SANDRA, "Clinical Practice Patient Education Guideline to Combat Childhood Obesity" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 15117.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15117
