title: Evaluation of technology to identify and assess overweight children and adolescents.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The current obesity epidemic has produced a generation of children that may be the first to have a life expectancy shorter than their parents. To address the obesity epidemic, experts have published recommendations for providers. Research suggests the publication of guidelines may not change provider behavior.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study evaluates computer assistance for implementing obesity guidelines in school-based health centers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant improvements in identification and assessment of obesity in children with technology support were noted.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Computer decision support shows promise for promoting the implementation of current recommendations by supporting providers in identifying, assessing, and providing tailored recommendations for children at risk of obesity.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. bonnie.gance-cleveland@asu.edu
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gance-Cleveland
authors.forename: Lynn H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Gilbert
authors.forename: Taynin
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kopanos
authors.forename: Kevin C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003120:Colorado; D003151:Community Health Centers; D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D009731:Nursing Audit; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D050177:Overweight / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012572:School Health Services