Intervenciones clínicas en sobrepeso y obesidad: revisión sistemática de la literatura 2009-2014 / Clinical interventions in overweight and obesity: a systematic literature review 2009-2014

OBJETIVO: Actualizar la revision bibliográfica sobre la efectividad de las intervenciones clínicas en obesidad infantil propuestas en una Guía de Práctica Clínica, excluyendo los tratamientos farmacológicos y quirúrgicos y el abordaje de la prevención. MÉTODO: Revisión sistemática de las bases de datos electrónicas Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (The Cochrane Library), MEDLINE y SCOPUS replicando la búsqueda de la Guía de Práctica Clínica, desde el año 2010 a 2014. Se tuvieron en cuenta las Guías de Práctica Clínica del National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Se priorizaron las revisiones sistemáticas. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de la calidad de los estudios. RESULTADOS: De 3.703 documentos identificados se incluyeron 48 en la revisión. Los estudios mostraron gran heterogeneidad en cuanto al tipo y duración de la intervención, y a la medida de los resultados. En general, la adherencia a los tratamientos ha sido baja. Las intervenciones multicomponentes que incluyen alimentación, actividad física, sedentarismo y cambios de conducta, que implican a la familia y comienzan en edades precoces, son las más efectivas en la reducción del índice de masa corporal. No existe consenso en los criterios de derivación a la atención especializada. CONCLUSIONES: Se recomienda implementar programas multicomponentes llevados a cabo por profesionales con formación previa, con participación de la familia, y que aborde aspectos conductuales, individuales y sociodemográficos. La falta de adherencia es uno de los motivos de fracaso de las intervenciones. Sería necesario mejorar y homogeneizar los criterios de diagnóstico, las medidas de resultados y los criterios de derivación

OBJECTIVE: To update the literature review on the effectiveness of clinical interventions on childhood obesity, proposed in Clinical Practice Guidelines, excluding prevention and pharmacological and surgical treatments. METHOD: A systematic review was carried out in electronic databases of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (The Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, and SCOPUS, replicating the search for the Clinical Practice Guidelines, from 2009 to 2014. The Clinical Practice Guidelines of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence were taken as a reference. Systematic reviews were given priority, and the quality of the studies was assesse. RESULTS: Out of a total of 3,703 documents initially identified, 48 were finally included. Studies showed great heterogeneity in the type and duration of interventions, and in outcome measures. Adherence to treatment was, in general, low. Multi-component interventions including diet, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and behaviour changes, involving the family, and starting at early ages, were the most effective for reducing body mass index. There is no consensus on criteria for referral to specialised care. CONCLUSIONS: It is recommended to implement multi-component programs conducted by professionals with previous training, involving the family, and addressing behavioural, individual and socio-demographic aspects. Lack of adherence is one of the reasons for failure of interventions. Diagnostic and referral criteria, the outcome measures, and the type and duration of interventions need to be improved and standardised

[Clinical interventions in overweight and obesity: a systematic literature review 2009-2014]. / Intervenciones clínicas en sobrepeso y obesidad: revisión sistemática de la literatura 2009-2014.

OBJECTIVE: To update the literature review on the effectiveness of clinical interventions on childhood obesity, proposed in Clinical Practice Guidelines, excluding prevention and pharmacological and surgical treatments. METHOD: A systematic review was carried out in electronic databases of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (The Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, and SCOPUS, replicating the search for the Clinical Practice Guidelines, from 2009 to 2014. The Clinical Practice Guidelines of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence were taken as a reference. Systematic reviews were given priority, and the quality of the studies was assessed. RESULTS: Out of a total of 3,703 documents initially identified, 48 were finally included. Studies showed great heterogeneity in the type and duration of interventions, and in outcome measures. Adherence to treatment was, in general, low. Multi-component interventions including diet, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and behaviour changes, involving the family, and starting at early ages, were the most effective for reducing body mass index. There is no consensus on criteria for referral to specialised care. CONCLUSIONS: It is recommended to implement multi-component programs conducted by professionals with previous training, involving the family, and addressing behavioural, individual and socio-demographic aspects. Lack of adherence is one of the reasons for failure of interventions. Diagnostic and referral criteria, the outcome measures, and the type and duration of interventions need to be improved and standardised.