Establishing Ireland’s First Obesity Service for Children and Adolescents (2004-2012)
In 2004 an interprofessional group of health professionals from Temple Street University Hospital commenced design and development of Ireland’s first multidisciplinary service for the assessment and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. The initial clinic was established as the Streetwise Programme and was delivered out-of-hours on one evening per week. It was grounded in social-cognitive theory, theory of planned behaviour and included professionals from paediatric nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, and medicine.
Funder
Temple Street Foundation, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Health Research Board.
ORCG Staff Member and Role
Dr. Grace O’Malley as Physiotherapist on the multidisciplinary team and Research Lead.
Aim
To establish a dedicated clinic for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity following contemporary clinical guidelines.
Collaborator Organisations
Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street Foundation, University College Cork, Fulbright Ireland.