Development of a Multi-Disciplinary Intervention for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
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| Authors: | Eirini Bathrellou MSc Mary Yannakoulia PhD Katerina Papanikolaou MD PhD Artemios Pehlivanidis MD PhD Panagiota Pervanidou MD PhD Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein MD PhD |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics , Harokopio University , Athens, Greece;2. Department of Child Psychiatry , University of Athens Medical School, “Agia Sophia” Children's Hospital , Athens, Greece;3. Department of Psychiatry , Cognitive Therapy Unit, University of Athens Medical School, Eginition Hospital , Athens, Greece;4. Unit of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, First Department of Pediatrics , University of Athens Medical School, “Agia Sophia” Children's Hospital , Athens, Greece |
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| Abstract: | Along the lines of the evidence-based recommendations, we developed a multi-disciplinary intervention for overweight children 7- to 12-years-old, primarily aiming at helping children to adopt healthier eating habits and a physically active lifestyle. The program combined nutrition intervention, based on a non-dieting approach, with physical activity intervention, implemented through the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with parental support. The program was conducted by dieticians with the collaboration of child psychiatrists and pediatricians. Training and regular supervision upon CBT priniciples application was intended to enhance dieticians' efficiency. The intervention is currently being evaluated to determine its effectiveness in treating childhood obesity. |
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| Keywords: | children cognitive behavioral techniques non-dieting approach obesity parental involvement supervision |
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