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Randomised Controlled Trials In Overweight Children: Practicalities And Realities, Janet Warren, R.K. Golley, Clare Collins, Anthony D. Okely, Rachel A. Jones, Philip Morgan, R.A. Perry, Louise Baur, Julie R. Steele, Anthea Magarey
Randomised Controlled Trials In Overweight Children: Practicalities And Realities, Janet Warren, R.K. Golley, Clare Collins, Anthony D. Okely, Rachel A. Jones, Philip Morgan, R.A. Perry, Louise Baur, Julie R. Steele, Anthea Magarey
A. D. Okely
AIM: To highlight and discuss the practical aspects of conducting high quality, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) with overweight and obese children and their families. CONTENT: Realistic considerations and suggestions for researchers arising from the experiences of three Australian interventions in overweight/obese children are highlighted. The practical implications of key issues arising during this type of RCT include study design, obtaining ethical approval, choice of outcome measures, recruitment, working with families, impact and process evaluation, retention strategies, managing multi-site trials and data management. CONCLUSION: Interventions for overweight children and their families are challenging. Although there were some differences in the design …
Process Evaluation Of The Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support Study: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial For The Management Of Child Obesity., Rachel A. Jones, Janet M. Warren, Anthony D. Okely, Clare E. Collins, Philip J. Morgan, Dylan P. Cliff, Tracy L. Burrows, Jane Cleary, Louise A. Baur
Process Evaluation Of The Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support Study: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial For The Management Of Child Obesity., Rachel A. Jones, Janet M. Warren, Anthony D. Okely, Clare E. Collins, Philip J. Morgan, Dylan P. Cliff, Tracy L. Burrows, Jane Cleary, Louise A. Baur
A. D. Okely
The purposes of this article are to (a) outline findings from secondary or process outcome data of the Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support (HIKCUPS) study and (b) inform the design and development of future research interventions and practice in the management of child obesity. Data were collected by means of facilitator evaluations, independent session observation, attendance records, and parent questionnaires. Internal validity and reliability of the program delivery were high. All parents reported positive changes in their children as a result of the physical activity program, the dietary modification program, or both. Most participants completed the home activities, …