Efficacy of a Screening Procedure to Identify Potentially Disruptive Participants in an Immersion Program for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity | Zendy

Daniel S. Kirschenbaum | Zendy; Kristina Pecora Kelly | Zendy; Julie N. Germann | Zendy

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Efficacy of a Screening Procedure to Identify Potentially Disruptive Participants in an Immersion Program for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity

Author(s) -

Daniel S. Kirschenbaum,

Kristina Pecora Kelly,

Julie N. Germann

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

obesity facts

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.398

H-Index - 45

eISSN - 1662-4033

pISSN - 1662-4025

DOI - 10.1159/000210258

Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , distress , family medicine , obesity , clinical psychology

This study examined the efficacy of the red flag screening procedure, an approach used in a largescale immersion program for the treatment of adolescent obesity (Wellspring Camps). The intention of the red flag screening was to screen out potentially highly disruptive applicants, provide an impetus for additional support when high-risk campers were admitted, and help parents develop appropriate expectations. When compared to non-flagged peers, red-flagged campers who attended camp were expected to be sent home early more frequently.

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