Improving access to obesity care for Medicaid recipients through a training program.
Increasing Access to USPSTF-Recommended Obesity Care for Youth and Adults Who Are Recipients of Medicaid: Evaluation of a Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Obesity Care Training Program in FQHCs
This study is working to make it easier for people on Medicaid to get better help for obesity by training healthcare providers to work together and support you in managing your weight in a friendly and effective way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918327 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to obesity care for youth and adults who are Medicaid recipients by implementing a Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Obesity Care (CMOC) training program in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The program will train primary care providers, behavioral health providers, registered dietitian nutritionists, and community health workers to effectively screen and provide interventions for obesity as recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force. By addressing barriers such as clinician weight bias and care fragmentation, the initiative seeks to improve the quality of obesity care and health outcomes for underserved populations. Patients can expect a more coordinated and supportive approach to managing obesity through this program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth and adults who are Medicaid recipients and are struggling with obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive Medicaid or those who do not have obesity-related health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective obesity care for Medicaid recipients, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that comprehensive training programs for healthcare providers can improve the implementation of obesity care guidelines, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilfley, Denise Ella — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Wilfley, Denise Ella
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.