A L Dunn

Summary

Affiliation: The Cooper Institute
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Translating evidenced-based physical activity interventions into practice. The 2010 challenge
    Andrea L Dunn
    The Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas 75230, USA
    Am J Prev Med 22:8-9. 2002
  2. ncbi The DOSE study: a clinical trial to examine efficacy and dose response of exercise as treatment for depression
    Andrea L Dunn
    Division of Research, The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Control Clin Trials 23:584-603. 2002
  3. ncbi Reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors: 6-month results from Project Active
    A L Dunn
    Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, Texas 75230, USA
    Prev Med 26:883-92. 1997
  4. ncbi Comparison of lifestyle and structured interventions to increase physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness: a randomized trial
    A L Dunn
    The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    JAMA 281:327-34. 1999
  5. ncbi Physical activity dose-response effects on outcomes of depression and anxiety
    A L Dunn
    The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:S587-97; discussion 609-10. 2001
  6. ncbi A randomized trial of physical activity interventions: design and baseline data from project active
    H W Kohl
    Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:275-83. 1998
  7. ncbi Six-month physical activity and fitness changes in Project Active, a randomized trial
    A L Dunn
    Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:1076-83. 1998
  8. ncbi Evaluating the reproducibility and validity of the Aerobic Adaptation Test
    T S Church
    The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:1770-3. 2001
  9. ncbi Exercise management of obesity
    E A Leermakers
    Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Med Clin North Am 84:419-40. 2000
  10. ncbi Moderator analyses of participants in the Active for Life after cancer trial: implications for physical activity group intervention studies
    Cindy L Carmack Taylor
    Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230 1439, USA
    Ann Behav Med 33:99-104. 2007

Detail Information

Publications24

  1. ncbi Translating evidenced-based physical activity interventions into practice. The 2010 challenge
    Andrea L Dunn
    The Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas 75230, USA
    Am J Prev Med 22:8-9. 2002
  2. ncbi The DOSE study: a clinical trial to examine efficacy and dose response of exercise as treatment for depression
    Andrea L Dunn
    Division of Research, The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Control Clin Trials 23:584-603. 2002
    ..This study is the first to examine dose-response effects of exercise in participants diagnosed with MDD...
  3. ncbi Reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors: 6-month results from Project Active
    A L Dunn
    Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, Texas 75230, USA
    Prev Med 26:883-92. 1997
    ....
  4. ncbi Comparison of lifestyle and structured interventions to increase physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness: a randomized trial
    A L Dunn
    The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    JAMA 281:327-34. 1999
    ..Traditional methods of prescribing exercise have not proven effective for increasing and maintaining a program of regular physical activity...
  5. ncbi Physical activity dose-response effects on outcomes of depression and anxiety
    A L Dunn
    The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:S587-97; discussion 609-10. 2001
    ..The purpose of this study was to examine the scientific evidence for a dose-response relation of physical activity with depressive and anxiety disorders...
  6. ncbi A randomized trial of physical activity interventions: design and baseline data from project active
    H W Kohl
    Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:275-83. 1998
    ..Six months of active intervention are followed by 18 months of a tapered follow-up maintenance intervention in both groups. Primary outcome measures are measured after 6 and 24 months...
  7. ncbi Six-month physical activity and fitness changes in Project Active, a randomized trial
    A L Dunn
    Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 30:1076-83. 1998
    ..kg-1.d-1]) and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2peak in mL.kg-1.min-1)...
  8. ncbi Evaluating the reproducibility and validity of the Aerobic Adaptation Test
    T S Church
    The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 33:1770-3. 2001
    ....
  9. ncbi Exercise management of obesity
    E A Leermakers
    Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Med Clin North Am 84:419-40. 2000
    ..It is also important for physicians to remember that their success in changing behavior may be in small increments. These small changes can and do eventually lead to success for many patients and physicians...
  10. ncbi Moderator analyses of participants in the Active for Life after cancer trial: implications for physical activity group intervention studies
    Cindy L Carmack Taylor
    Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230 1439, USA
    Ann Behav Med 33:99-104. 2007
    ..Prostate cancer patients on hormonal therapy experience significant treatment-related physical and psychological sequelae...
  11. ncbi Active for Life After Cancer: a randomized trial examining a lifestyle physical activity program for prostate cancer patients
    Cindy L Carmack Taylor
    Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 77230 1439, USA
    Psychooncology 15:847-62. 2006
    ....
  12. ncbi Quality of life intervention for prostate cancer patients: design and baseline characteristics of the active for life after cancer trial
    Cindy L Carmack Taylor
    Department of Behavioral Science 243, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030 4095, USA
    Control Clin Trials 25:265-85. 2004
    ..The purpose of this paper is to describe the design of the randomized trial and present baseline data that will characterize the QOL of the sample. Challenges to recruitment for the trial also will be presented and discussed...
  13. ncbi Dose Response to Exercise in Women aged 45-75 yr (DREW): design and rationale
    Gina M Morss
    Centers for Integrated Health Research, The Cooper Institute, 12330 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 36:336-44. 2004
    ....
  14. ncbi Psychosocial mediators of physical activity behavior among adults and children
    Beth A Lewis
    Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA
    Am J Prev Med 23:26-35. 2002
    ..Research indicates that PA interventions are effective for increasing PA behavior. However, whether effective interventions are due to predicted changes in theoretical constructs remains poorly understood...
  15. ncbi Abdominal obesity, liver fat, and muscle composition in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
    Peter M Janiszewski
    School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92:3816-21. 2007
    ..Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) become obese, and are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality post therapy...
  16. ncbi Improving measurement methods for behavior change interventions: opportunities for innovation
    Andrea L Dunn
    Klein Buendel, Inc, 1667 Cole Boulevard, Suite 225, Golden, CO 80401, USA
    Health Educ Res 21:i121-124. 2006
  17. ncbi Diffusion and dissemination for increasing physical activity in world populations
    Andrea L Dunn
    Klein Buendel, Inc, Golden Colorado, USA
    Am J Prev Med 31:S94-6. 2006
  18. ncbi Outcomes from the women's wellness project: a community-focused physical activity trial for women
    Melissa A Napolitano
    The Miriam Hospital and Brown Medical School, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Providence, RI 02903, USA
    Prev Med 43:447-53. 2006
    ..Given the low rates of physical activity participation, innovative intervention approaches are needed to make a public health impact...
  19. ncbi Identifying subgroups that succeed or fail with three levels of physical activity intervention: the Activity Counseling Trial
    Abby C King
    Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 5705, USA
    Health Psychol 25:336-47. 2006
    ..The methods used provide a practical first step toward identifying clinically meaningful patient subgroups for further systematic investigation...
  20. ncbi Exploring the effect of the environment on physical activity: a study examining walking to work
    Cora L Craig
    Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Am J Prev Med 23:36-43. 2002
    ....
  21. ncbi Inverse association between physical inactivity and mental health in men and women
    Daniel I Galper
    Mood Disorders Research Program and Clinic, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 38:173-8. 2006
    ....
  22. ncbi Self-management strategies mediate self-efficacy and physical activity
    Rod K Dishman
    Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602 6554, USA
    Am J Prev Med 29:10-8. 2005
    ..Self-efficacy is theorized also to influence physical activity through self-management strategies (e.g., thoughts, goals, plans, and acts) that support physical activity, but this idea has not been empirically tested...
  23. ncbi Exercise treatment for depression: efficacy and dose response
    Andrea L Dunn
    Cooper Institute, Behavioral Science Research Center, Golden, Colorado, USA
    Am J Prev Med 28:1-8. 2005
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Aerobic exercise at a dose consistent with public health recommendations is an effective treatment for MDD of mild to moderate severity. A lower dose is comparable to placebo effect...
  24. ncbi Depressive symptoms and physical activity in adolescent girls
    Carolyn C Johnson
    Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 40:818-26. 2008
    ..To evaluate the relationship between depressive symptoms and physical activity in a geographically and ethnically diverse sample of sixth-grade adolescent girls...