The K23 candidate (Dr. McGrath) has recently advanced to a junior faculty position within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This award will provide her with the scholarly training, mentorship, support and pilot information necessary to develop into an independent clinical researcher in pediatric obesity. Specific objectives are to: 1) acquire new knowledge of childhood nutrition issues, nutrition assessment techniques, and nutrition data analysis programs specific to pediatric obesity, 2) acquire new knowledge regarding exercise physiology and science specific to pediatric obesity, 3) acquire new knowledge of focus group methodology and analysis and current prevention methods specific to pediatric obesity, 4) acquire new scientific, research and biostatistical knowledge and skills, 5) use the knowledge gained to develop and pilot an intervention to treat obesity among young, rural children, 6) to become an independent, externally funded investigator in the area of pediatric obesity. To achieve these career objectives, the candidate proposes a five-year training program with strong faculty mentors from relevant departments throughout her university, as well as a scientific advisory board of nationally renowned scholars in pediatric obesity. Her primary sponsor is an experienced researcher in the field of pediatric psychology whose behavioral work has focused on the area of pediatric adherence to medical regimens. Co-mentors represent subspecialties and divisions that are directly relevant to the proposed career development and research plans, such as nutrition, exercise physiology and preventive medicine. The career development plan describes increasing the candidate's knowledge of both obesity specific and general research issues through activities focused on coursework and independent study accentuated with intense learning opportunities. The research plan involves two projects. Study 1 will assess factors related to weight status among 5-6 year old rural children using focus groups. From these data, an established intervention with which the candidate is experienced will be strengthened. Study 2 will pilot the improved intervention to decrease percent overweight among 5-6 year old rural children via telemedicine and compare it to an enhanced standard of care condition. The current project will allow the candidate to launch a successful independent research career in pediatric obesity while also providing crucial information to advance our understanding of pediatric obesity and its treatment.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23)
Project #
5K23DK068221-03
Application #
7214616
Study Section
Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases B Subcommittee (DDK)
Program Officer
Podskalny, Judith M,
Project Start
2005-04-15
Project End
2010-03-31
Budget Start
2007-04-01
Budget End
2008-03-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$122,329
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Kansas
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
016060860
City
Kansas City
State
KS
Country
United States
Zip Code
66160
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Davis, Ann M; Bruce, Amanda S; Khasawneh, Rima et al. (2013) Sensory processing issues in young children presenting to an outpatient feeding clinic. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 56:156-60
Gray, Jane Simpson; Spear Filigno, Stephanie; Santos, Melissa et al. (2013) The status of billing and reimbursement in pediatric obesity treatment programs. J Behav Health Serv Res 40:378-85
Davis, Ann McGrath; Sampilo, Marilyn; Gallagher, Katherine Steiger et al. (2013) Treating rural pediatric obesity through telemedicine: outcomes from a small randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Psychol 38:932-43
Davis, Ann M; Gallagher, Katherine; Taylor, Melissa et al. (2013) An in-home intervention to improve nutrition, physical activity, and knowledge among low-income teen mothers and their children: results from a pilot study. J Dev Behav Pediatr 34:609-15
Hampl, S E; Davis, A M; Sampilo, M L et al. (2013) Insurer and employer views on pediatric obesity treatment: a qualitative study. Obesity (Silver Spring) 21:795-9
Gallagher, Katherine Steiger; Davis, Ann McGrath; Malone, Brett et al. (2011) Treating rural pediatric obesity through telemedicine: baseline data from a randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Psychol 36:687-95
Van Allen, Jason; Davis, Ann McGrath; Lassen, Stephen (2011) The use of telemedicine in pediatric psychology: research review and current applications. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 20:55-66
Davis, Ann McGrath; James, Rochelle L; Boles, Richard E et al. (2011) The use of TeleMedicine in the treatment of paediatric obesity: feasibility and acceptability. Matern Child Nutr 7:71-9
Davis, Ann McGrath; Bennett, Kevin J; Befort, Christie et al. (2011) Obesity and related health behaviors among urban and rural children in the United States: data from the National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004 and 2005-2006. J Pediatr Psychol 36:669-76

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