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# Conversation Cards Can Help Control Weight in Pediatrics

August 9, 2017 by Tushar Imade / 0

Obesity is a condition that is commonly found not only in the children but also adults. The reasons for the creeping of the obese issues are endless. Some of the common factors includes the diet, low exercise, and mental as well as physical status. The healthcare professionals find it difficult to consult such individuals due to their sensitive nature. The current issue is the increasing weight management problems developing among the pediatrics. Thus, the researchers from the University of Alberta have developed a Using Conversation Cards for encouraging the families think and prioritize confronts in the pediatric weight management.

Using of the cards made it easier for the healthcare professionals to understand the families’ way of living. The researchers have studied the benefits of the card by allotting it to the children 2–17 year-old obese or overweight. The data was then evaluated so as to rate the Conversation Cards used during the trial session. The local doctors and nurses are encouraging the families having overweight pediatrics to take up the cards.

The cards have negative as well as positive statements mentioned in the cards like “Ongoing contact with our clinician keeps us motivated” and “I feel overwhelmed and lack of support.” The families’ eagerness towards bringing a healthy change in the pediatrics or adults along with special fitness instructor for training purpose is the reason for the cards being adopted on a large scale.

Looking at the family priorities and patients’ complexity, the researchers have developed the cards accordingly. The need for clinicians support and motivation to become fit and fine is what the patients crave for. The socioeconomic status and age plays a crucial role while taking up the initiative of purchasing the cards. In spite of the cards usage, some children secretively eat junk food and skipped exercises in case of well to do families whereas in case of poor families the pediatric have their schedules strictly followed. The financial crisis prohibits many of the families from enrolling their children into healthcare services or providing them with the right treatment.

All that the Conversation Cards can do is motivate and encourage the pediatrics to participate in the pediatric weight management. The card helps families stay in touch with the physicians and take the measures required.

So let’s hope the cards help children lose weight easily.

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