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Primary care physicians' discussions of weight-related topics with overweight and obese adolescents: results from the Teen CHAT Pilot study.

Authors :
Pollak KI
Alexander SC
Østbye T
Lyna P
Tulsky JA
Dolor RJ
Coffman C
Namenek Brouwer RJ
Esoimeme I
Manusov JR
Bravender T
Source :
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine [J Adolesc Health] 2009 Aug; Vol. 45 (2), pp. 205-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Apr 22.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Physicians should counsel overweight adolescents about nutrition and exercise. We audio recorded 30 physician-adolescent encounters. Female, older, normal-weight physicians and pediatricians were more Motivational Interviewing (MI) adherent. When physicians used MI skills, patients increased exercise, lost weight, and reduced screen time. Physicians should use MI techniques to help adolescents change.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-1972
Volume :
45
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19628149
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.01.002