Management of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents by nurses: a mixed-method study.
Renata Cardoso OliveiraRafaella Queiroga SoutoJose Luis Guedes Dos SantosAltamira Pereira da Silva ReichertElisabeth Luisa Rodrigues RamalhoNeusa CollectPublished in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2022)
(1) There are weaknesses in the management of obesity in children and adolescents by nurses. (2) A mixed method was adopted, which is new and has understanding and inference in a single study. (3) The study suggests the development of specific protocols for nurses. (4) The research suggests continuing education actions for nurses. (5) With proper management, it will be possible to reduce this morbidity and comorbidities.