"Fat is really a four-letter word": Exploring weight-related communication best practices in children with and without disabilities and their caregivers.
Amy C McPhersonT J KnibbeM OakeJ A SwiftN BrowneGeoff Denis Charles BallJill K HamiltonPublished in: Child: care, health and development (2018)
Perceptions of weight-related communication were similar across stakeholder groups, regardless of children's disability or weight status. Participants generally agreed with the scoping review recommendations, suggesting that they apply broadly across different settings and populations; however, tailoring them to specific circumstances is critical. Empirical evaluations are still required to examine the influence of weight-related communication on clinically important outcomes, including behaviour change and family engagement in care.