Journal article
The CANadian Pediatric Weight management Registry (CANPWR): lessons learned from developing and initiating a national, multi-centre study embedded in pediatric clinical practice
Abstract
BackgroundThere is increasing recognition of the value of “real-world evidence” in evaluating health care services. Registry-based, observational studies conducted in clinical settings represent a relevant model to achieve this directive. Starting in 2010, we undertook a longitudinal, observational study (the CANadian Pediatric Weight management Registry [CANPWR]), which is embedded in 10 multidisciplinary, pediatric weight management clinics …
Authors
Morrison KM; Ball GDC; Ho J; Mackie P; Buchholz A; Chanoine J-P; Hamilton J; Laberge A-M; Legault L; Thabane L
Journal
BMC Pediatrics, Vol. 18, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2018
DOI
10.1186/s12887-018-1208-6
ISSN
1471-2431