JPP Student Journal Club Commentary: From Clinic to Community: Translating Obesity Intervention Research Findings to Applications

Since at least 2001, rural children are more likely to be overweight or obese than their urban counterparts (Johnson& Johnson, 2015;Ogden et  al., 2018). Despite this statistic, many, if not most, randomized control trials of weight management have been conducted with controlled, urban, clinic settings with middle- to upper-income participants, thus creating a gap between research findings and real-world application. Unsurprisingly, evidence-based practices tailored for urban populations may be less successful when applied to rural areas, given the differences in resource availability, and cultural factors. Considering the well-documented deleterious effects of obesity, it is vitally important that traditionally underserved rural communities receive attention and treatment.Janicke et al. (2019) attempt to bridge this research-application gap by implementing proven weight management techniques in rural communities.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research