Research & Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Families who participate in Generation Health Clinic complete surveys at various points of program delivery to help us assess program outcomes and inform program delivery. This includes:
Physical health
- A healthy living survey for child/teen and parent/caregiver before and after group program completion
Mental health
- the Beck Youth Inventories (Second Edition) for children/teens as part of assessment and after group program completion
- the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory completed by both parents/caregivers and child/teen as part of assessment and after group program completion
Medical measures (anthropometrics, blood pressure, bloodwork) and feedback from families who complete group also contribute to overall program evaluation.
Research & Publications
We recently worked with Dr. Tamara Cohen at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Land & Food Systems on the following studies:
- Comparing the impact of in-person vs. virtual 10-week family-based childhood obesity management program on anthropometric, cardiometabolic, and mental health outcomes (November 2025)
- Differences in Geographical Location and Health Behaviors of Participants in a Family-Based Lifestyle Intervention for Children and Adolescents Living with Obesity (June 2025)
Our team also collaborates on research activities with academic partners across Canada to enhance and facilitate best practices in the area of pediatric obesity.
As a result, our clinical care and program curriculum continue to evolve based on feedback received from participants, and to reflect the latest evidence and best practices.
