Implementation of an Evidence-Based Childhood Obesity Toolkit in a Rural Pediatric Clinic in Cookeville, TN: A Quality Improvement Project
Dawn G. Johnson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Tennessee Technological University
Nursing 6802 – DNP Project Development
Dr. Victoria Pope & Dr. Candice Short
March 23, 2022
Author Note
Dawn G. Johnson https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7090-8036
College of Nursing, Tennessee Technological University
There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this manuscript should be addressed to Dawn G. Johnson, Tennessee Technological University, 248 Haven Lane, Algood, TN 38506
Email: djohnson@tntech.edu
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to increase the early identification of overweight or obese children in the primary care setting and provide education through the implementation of an evidence-based childhood obesity toolkit.
Aims: This project aims to implement the Healthy Care for Healthy Kids Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey Management Plan to educate patients and parents about childhood obesity. The Healthy Care for Healthy Kids Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey Management Plan is an evidence-based questionnaire and action plan used by healthcare providers in the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.
Processes: Nurses will provide the toolkit to children ages 5-18 who present to the clinic for well-child examinations and have a BMI classified as overweight or obese. Providers will then review the screening toolkit with the patient and family and make a corrective plan of action. The screening tool will then be signed by the patient, caregiver, and provider and placed in the child’s electronic medical record.
Results: To be determined after project implementation is complete. Results are anticipated to be that more overweight and obese children are identified by the clinic and proper education is provided to the patient and family.
Limitations: The study is limited to one location and only available to the providers who perform well-child examinations.
Conclusions: Implementation of an evidence-based childhood obesity toolkit in the pediatric setting with increase the early identification of overweight and obese children.
Keywords: childhood obesity, pediatric obesity, toolkit, obesity, overweight
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:es-conf-1111 |
| Date | 20 April 2023 |
| Creators | Johnson, Dawn |
| Publisher | Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University |
| Source Sets | East Tennessee State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | video/mp4 |
| Source | Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference |
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