Solving the Puzzle: Utilizing Research and Experience to Better Understand and Address Patient Retention

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1 Solving the Puzzle: Utilizing Research and Experience to Better Understand and Address Patient Retention Courtney Bascom, UVA Dietetic Intern Amanda Crane, RDN Outpatient Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist University of Virginia Children s Hospital

2 Outline Background Prevalence of pediatric obesity Co-morbidities & associated chronic diseases Multi-disciplinary pediatric weight management clinics Pediatric weight management clinics in Virginia Children s Fitness Clinic at UVA Health System Research on challenges Challenges to retention Practical approaches

3 Prevalence Children ages 2-19 in the US 1 17% have a BMI at or above the 95 th percentile 32% have a BMI at or above the 85 th percentile 17% of children & adolescents ages 2-19 were obese between year olds: 8.9% 6-11 year olds: 17.5% year olds: 20.5% In 2014 childhood obesity in Virginia reached 28.5% 3 20 th in the country

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5 Demographics Higher rates of obesity and overweight 4 Race Parents degree of education 2

6 Co-morbidities & Associated Chronic Diseases Type II Diabetes Hypertension Dyslipidemia Steatohepatitis Sleep apnea Gallstones Orthopedic problems 5-7

7 Multi-Disciplinary Pediatric Weight Management Clinics Comprehensive team 6 Identify specific dietary and lifestyle behaviors 13 Addresses the multi-factorial etiology of pediatric overweight and obesity Duration and frequency of visits 14 Individualized interventions

8 Pediatric Weight Management Clinics in Virginia The Children s Fitness Clinic at The University of Virginia Health System The Obesity Institute IDEAL Clinic at Children s National Health System Healthy Lifestyle Clinic at Children s Hospital of Richmond at VCU 8-10 Children s Hospital of the King s Daughters Healthy You for Life Program

9 Children s Fitness Clinic at UVA Health System Gender Mean age Mean BMI Number of visits Race

10 Research on Challenges Scheduling 15 Lack of awareness of severity of health condition 16 Distance from clinic Age 6 Mismatched expectations between clinic and patient/family 6,15

11 A Clinician s Perspective Retention rate at the CFC Reasons for attrition Life stressors Holidays/vacation Change in insurance/job Scheduling Unpleasant experience Busy schedules School Parents work schedules Cost of gas/transportation Lacking variety

12 Brainstorming Activity What are some specific ways to increase retention in the following scenarios? As a clinician Your facility Your community

13 Conclusion Childhood obesity continues to be a complex issue experienced on both the national and state level Dietary and lifestyle interventions are necessary for preventing negative health outcomes for children as they grow into adults A multi-disciplinary approach offers the most comprehensive care for preventing these potential health conditions Maximizing patient retention and overcoming barriers is essential to a successful weight management program

14 Questions? Amanda Crane, RDN Courtney Bascom, Dietetic Intern

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