hrp0084p2-370 | Fat | ESPE2015

Information Technology Supported Treatment of Obese Children and Their Families: A Pilot Study

Lallemand Dagmar , Kowatsch Tobias , Pletikosa Irena , Brogle Bjorn , Dintheer Anneco , Wiegand Dunja , Durrer Dominique , Maass Wolfgang , Buchter Dirk

Background: Multiprofessional therapy programs for obese children and their families, including physical activity, nutritional, and behavioral interventions, have been shown to be effective, in group (MGP) as well as in individual (MIT) settings. However, due to limited personal and financial resources, <1% of children affected participate in such programs.Objective and hypotheses: Health IT systems (HIS) have the potential to improve therapy assisti...