Qualitative study on an integrated medical management approach for obese children involving hospitals, communities and families

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-490X.2026.05.007

Journal of Hebei Medical College for Continuing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (5): 55-62.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-490X.2026.05.007

Qualitative study on an integrated medical management approach for obese children involving hospitals, communities and families

Guo Jianjun^1,2, Li Xiao³,Liu Jingxia¹, Zhang Yuanda¹, Liu Shuaixiong¹, Yang Yizhuo^1,2, Song Hanan^1,2, Zhang Jie¹, Zhang Hongjie³

1.Laboratory for Sports and Medicine Integration, Baoding Branch, Beijing Children's Hospital Attached to Capital Medical University, Baoding 071000, China; 2.Innovation Center for the Integration of Sports and Medicine, Capital Institute of Physical Education, Beijing 100091; 3.School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071000, China

Received:2026-06-16 Published:2026-10-21

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To explore the needs and perceptions of primary caregivers of obese children regarding an integrated health management model based on the theory of integrating sports and medicine and identify existing issues. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 primary caregivers of obese children. Interview data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method. Results The analysis yielded 3 themes(program acceptability, program feasibility, and recommendations from the primary caregiver)and 13 subthemes. Conclusion The integrated health management program for obese children, which is developed based on the concept of integrated physical and medical care, demonstrates sound scientific validity, feasibility, and acceptability, and can provide a theoretical basis for the health management of obese children.

Key words: obese children, primary caregivers, integrated physical and medical care, qualitative research, semi-structured interviews

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Guo Jianjun, Li Xiao,Liu Jingxia, Zhang Yuanda, Liu Shuaixiong, Yang Yizhuo, Song Hanan, Zhang Jie, Zhang Hongjie. Qualitative study on an integrated medical management approach for obese children involving hospitals, communities and families[J]. Journal of Hebei Medical College for Continuing Education, 2026, 43(5): 55-62.

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