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Initiating A Childhood Obesity Screening Process In An Urban Pediatric Office, Kesha Thomas
Initiating A Childhood Obesity Screening Process In An Urban Pediatric Office, Kesha Thomas
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: The benefit of identifying a pediatric patient with obesity is to prevent many chronic health conditions that can occur from diabetes. Pediatric patients can be at risk for prediabetes, low self-esteem, and musculoskeletal issues. The patients that are at higher risk for childhood obesity are African American and Hispanics.
Purpose: The Doctor of Nursing Practice project aims to identify a pediatric patient that is obese to make sure that the patient is assessed appropriately and to discuss an appropriate intervention for the patient. To make sure all pediatrics have an accurate height, weight, and A1C during their well-child visit. …