The readiness and motivation interview for families (RMI-Family) managing pediatric obesity: study protocol

• Main Authors: Geoff D. C. Ball (Author), Nicholas D. Spence (Author), Nadia E. Browne (Author), Kathleen O'Connor (Author), Suja Srikameswaran (Author), Joanna Zelichowska (Author), Josephine Ho (Author), Rebecca Gokiert (Author), Louise C. Mâsse (Author), Valerie Carson (Author), Katherine M. Morrison (Author), Jennifer L. Kuk (Author), Nicholas L. Holt (Author), Maryam Kebbe (Author), Nicole D. Gehring (Author), Melody Cesar (Author), Heidi Virtanen (Author), Josie Geller (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Experts recommend that clinicians assess motivational factors before initiating care for pediatric obesity. Currently, there are no well-established clinical tools available for assessing motivation in youth with obesity or their families. This represents an important gap in know...