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The application of an evidence framework for obesity prevention at the population-level
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posted on 2020-06-01, 00:00 authored by Gary SacksGary Sacks, Janelle Kwon, Jaithri AnanthapavanJaithri AnanthapavanPURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review existing frameworks for assessing the evidence of effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions, and discuss the application of a custom-developed evidence framework to inform an obesity prevention priority-setting study in Australia. RECENT FINDINGS: There are a wide range of frameworks for grading evidence. However, most frameworks are not well suited to assess the effectiveness of obesity prevention interventions because they do not include processes to synthesise evidence from multiple study designs and outcome measures. The key features of the Obesity Prevention Evidence Assessment (OPEA) Framework are: [1] separately assessed weight-, diet- and physical activity-related outcomes; [2] consideration of the balance of evidence from multiple study types; and [3] a summary indication of the degree of certainty of intervention effectiveness. Evidence frameworks that recognise the complexities of obesity prevention research can support decision-makers in prioritising actions to address obesity alongside broader priority-setting considerations.
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Current obesity reportsVolume
9Pagination
150 - 158Publisher
SpringerLocation
New York, N.Y.Publisher DOI
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2162-4968Language
engPublication classification
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