Public health nurse referrals for paediatric weight management: A nested mixed-methods study.

Nam Hoang NguyenGeoff D C BallChenhui PengAndraea Van HulstGeoff Denis Charles Ball

Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2020)

Our results highlight the valuable role that PHNs can play in directly referring children to specialised services for weight management. This pathway has the potential to reduce wait times and enhance treatment enrolment.

Keyphrases

public health
primary care
body mass index
physical activity
weight loss
healthcare
weight gain
intensive care unit
emergency department
mental health
health insurance
study protocol
clinical trial
combination therapy
climate change