Pediatric Obesity Survey

Please answer as many of the following questions as you can. Your response should be based on the systems, clinical responsibilities, and terminology of the state in which you care for pediatric patients with obesity in the U.S.

Your Name
Do social, cultural, and economic practices, beliefs, or factors in your area increase the risk of pediatric obesity?
What guidance do you use to screen for pediatric obesity? Select all that apply.
How is pediatric obesity typically diagnosed in your setting? Select all that apply.
What are the most effective tools or cutoffs for identifying pediatric obesity risk early? Select all that apply.
In your setting, which of the following are routinely screened for in pediatrics with obesity? Check all that apply.
Which of the following therapies are used to treat pediatric obesity in your setting. Check all that apply.
What lifestyle interventions have shown benefit in real-world pediatric practice? Check all that apply.
What of the following medications, if any, do you prescribe in your setting to treat pediatric obesity? Select all that apply.

Briefly, please describe the role that the following play in establishing treatment goals for pediatric obesity in your setting:

Who is primarily responsible for managing pediatric obesity care in your health system?
Do you assess the readiness and motivation for behavior change among the caregivers for your pediatric patients with obesity?
Do you promote active family involvement in the care of your pediatric patients with obesity?
How are mental health concerns (e.g., body image, bullying, depression linked to obesity) addressed in your setting? Select all that apply.
What community or school-based resources are available to support healthy behaviors? Select all that apply.
How do insurance and reimbursement impact access to weight management programs or medications?
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