Lora A Burke

..Self-monitoring for weight loss has traditionally been performed with paper diaries. Technologic advances could reduce the burden of self-monitoring and provide feedback to enhance adherence...

..thus providing more information about self-reported behaviors. This technology differs from PDA based products (ex. e-diary, e-trials, logpad, PICS) because, to the user, it is no different from a standard paper-and-pencil diary...

..This review highlights the need for studies in more diverse populations, for objective measures of adherence to self-monitoring, and for studies that establish the required dose of self-monitoring for successful outcomes...

..The shortened CLDSES retained its good psychometric properties and remains comprehensive in its assessment of self-efficacy for adherence to a cholesterol-lowering diet...

..This article reports the differences in outcomes between diet groups after the first 6 months of the intervention...

..With obesity rampant, methods to achieve sustained weight loss remain elusive...

..Furthermore, our results showed that adherence to self-monitoring and the timeliness of recording significantly correlate with improved weight loss...

..A vegetarian diet may lead to numerous health benefits, including weight loss...

..Most adults who are overweight have a history of previous weight-loss treatment. Exploring individuals' past experiences with weight-loss treatment may allow improvements to the current approach to treatment...

..This section discusses how health policies can impact primary prevention and adherence to healthful recommendations, with examples focused on physical activity and diet...

..The purpose of this paper is to describe the rationale, design, methods and baseline sample characteristics of a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention in weight loss management, referred to as the PREFER study...

..This article reviews the components of risk determination and primary prevention in individuals with a strong family history of coronary heart disease...

..Principles of communication to guide the patient-provider encounter, key behavioral change strategies, and use of technology are reviewed and resources available to support prevention goals are presented...

..The scale is psychometrically sound thus far and seems adequate in identifying success in achieving and maintaining a cholesterol-lowering eating plan...

..This section discusses how health policies can impact primary prevention and adherence to healthful recommendations, with examples focused on physical activity and diet...

..This paper describes the design, methods, intervention, and baseline sample characteristics of the SMART trial...

..The study's findings confirm that the telephone is a useful tool to deliver adherence-enhancing interventions...

..The goals of using the PDA were to improve adherence to the therapeutic diets and to self-monitoring. Lessons learned from the pilot studies are shared...

..To review the health problem of overweight and obesity in adults, the available treatment options, and clinical implications for nursing...

..Guidelines for implementing findings in clinical practice are discussed...

..This study examined the prevalence of metabolic risk factors among overweight and obese college students aged 18 to 29 years in Korea...

..Given the variations in how individuals integrated the process of self-monitoring, we need to consider individualizing self-monitoring strategies to improve adherence...

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..The purpose of this study was to pilot test an intervention to enhance the adherence of study participants to the hemodialysis dietary regimen...

..A universal framework for translation of multiple aspects of the DPP intervention, including training, support, and evaluation is needed to enhance treatment fidelity in a variety of settings...

..Likewise, it may provide a foundation for development of a similar tool for nontenure stream faculty...

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..The purpose of this study was to examine the association between cardiovascular risk factors and the presence of diabetes in a large population-level dataset...

..This secondary analysis examined the effect of excessive sleepiness on daytime function in older adults with diabetes from the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep and Aging poll...

..To examine factors contributing to the loss of potential minority participants in a study of medication adherence among rheumatoid arthritis patients...

..Pairing personal digital assistant (PDA)-based self-monitoring with a behavioral self-management intervention may improve adherence and patient outcomes...

..0001). Consistent with self-efficacy theory, improvement in self-efficacy over time supported greater weight loss. Adherence to the fat gram goal also influenced weight loss...

..Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has been used as a primary health outcome in cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRP)...

..Thus, the University of Pittsburgh model of educating for EBP is based on a sequential layering of research competencies throughout the curriculum...

..02). Similarly, the PDA groups reduced energy and saturated fat intake more than the PR group (P < 0.05). Self-monitoring adherence was greater in the PDA groups with the greatest weight change observed in the PDA+FB group...

..Additional research is needed to develop and test adherence-enhancing interventions...

..The data demonstrate that weight loss and physical activity can prevent and treat obesity-related coronary heart disease risk factors and should be considered a primary therapy for obese patients with cardiovascular disease...

..When an instrument is translated for use in cross-cultural research, it needs to account for cultural factors without distorting the psychometric properties of the instrument...

..Self-efficacy theory provided the framework for this study's intervention...

..Use of this collaborative approach for the treatment of ABL ultimately will improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality...

..The proposed study and mentoring strategies will be placed in the context of an area of NINR emphasis - promoting health and preventing disease as it addresses a highly prevalent chronic disorder - overweight and obesity. ..

..Subjects will complete assessments at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. This innovative study will provide information on the efficacy of combining technological advances with proven behavioral strategies. ..

..The proposed study and mentoring strategies will be placed in the context of an area of NINR emphasis - promoting health and preventing disease as it addresses a highly prevalent chronic disorder - overweight and obesity. ..

..Additionally, the study will provide information on the role of treatment preference, its effect on behavioral and clinical outcomes, and participants' characteristics by treatment preference. ..

..In addition, the findings will add to the science of self-report in the field of weight loss treatment. ..

..Subjects will complete assessments at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. This innovative study will provide information on the efficacy of combining technological advances with proven behavioral strategies. ..