S L Hughes

Summary

Affiliation: University of Illinois at Chicago
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Physical activity and older adults: expert consensus for a new research agenda
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Gerontologist 51:822-32. 2011
  2. ncbi Best-practice physical activity programs for older adults: findings from the national impact study
    Susan L Hughes
    School of Public Health, Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Am J Public Health 99:362-8. 2009
  3. ncbi Comparison of two health-promotion programs for older workers
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
    Am J Public Health 101:883-90. 2011
  4. ncbi Long-term impact of Fit and Strong! on older adults with osteoarthritis
    Susan L Hughes
    Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1747 W Roosevelt Road, Room 558, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Gerontologist 46:801-14. 2006
  5. ncbi Characteristics of physical activity programs for older adults: results of a multisite survey
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60608, USA
    Gerontologist 45:667-75. 2005
  6. ncbi Impact of the fit and strong intervention on older adults with osteoarthritis
    Susan L Hughes
    Health Research and Policy Centers, University of Illinois at Chicago, 850 W Jackson Boulevard, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    Gerontologist 44:217-28. 2004
  7. ncbi Effectiveness of team-managed home-based primary care: a randomized multicenter trial
    S L Hughes
    Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, Edward A Hines Jr Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, Ill, USA
    JAMA 284:2877-85. 2000
  8. ncbi Fit and Strong!: bolstering maintenance of physical activity among older adults with lower-extremity osteoarthritis
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, 1747 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Am J Health Behav 34:750-63. 2010
  9. ncbi Relationship between caregiver burden and health-related quality of life
    S L Hughes
    Center for Cooperative Studies in Health Services, Edward A Hines, Jr, Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL 60607, USA
    Gerontologist 39:534-45. 1999
  10. ncbi Comparison of two methods of conducting the Fit and Strong! program
    Rachel B Seymour
    University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Arthritis Rheum 61:876-84. 2009

Research Grants

  1. MIDWEST ROYBAL CENTER FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2003
  2. Translatability of Wellness Programs for Older Workers
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2007
  3. Fit and Strong!: Translating an Evidence-Based Multi-component Exercise Program
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2007
  4. Exercise Adhrence Among Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2007
  5. Cost Effective Health Promotion for Older Workers
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2005

Detail Information

Publications13

  1. ncbi Physical activity and older adults: expert consensus for a new research agenda
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Gerontologist 51:822-32. 2011
    ....
  2. ncbi Best-practice physical activity programs for older adults: findings from the national impact study
    Susan L Hughes
    School of Public Health, Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Am J Public Health 99:362-8. 2009
    ..We assessed the impact of existing best-practice physical activity programs for older adults on physical activity participation and health-related outcomes...
  3. ncbi Comparison of two health-promotion programs for older workers
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
    Am J Public Health 101:883-90. 2011
    ..We examined the effects of 2 worksite health-promotion interventions (compared with a health-education control) on older workers' healthy behaviors and health outcomes...
  4. ncbi Long-term impact of Fit and Strong! on older adults with osteoarthritis
    Susan L Hughes
    Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1747 W Roosevelt Road, Room 558, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Gerontologist 46:801-14. 2006
    ..We present final outcomes from the multiple-component Fit and Strong! intervention for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis...
  5. ncbi Characteristics of physical activity programs for older adults: results of a multisite survey
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60608, USA
    Gerontologist 45:667-75. 2005
    ..Although increased participation in physical activity by older adults is a major public health goal, little is known about the supply and use of physical activity programs in the United States...
  6. ncbi Impact of the fit and strong intervention on older adults with osteoarthritis
    Susan L Hughes
    Health Research and Policy Centers, University of Illinois at Chicago, 850 W Jackson Boulevard, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    Gerontologist 44:217-28. 2004
    ..This study assessed the impact of a low cost, multicomponent physical activity intervention for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis...
  7. ncbi Effectiveness of team-managed home-based primary care: a randomized multicenter trial
    S L Hughes
    Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, Edward A Hines Jr Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, Ill, USA
    JAMA 284:2877-85. 2000
    ..A prior trial of Veterans Affairs (VA) Team-Managed Home-Based Primary Care (TM/HBPC) found favorable outcomes, but the replicability of the model and generalizability of the findings are unknown...
  8. ncbi Fit and Strong!: bolstering maintenance of physical activity among older adults with lower-extremity osteoarthritis
    Susan L Hughes
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, 1747 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Am J Health Behav 34:750-63. 2010
    ..To compare the impact of negotiated vs. mainstreamed follow-up with telephone reinforcement (TR) on maintenance of physical activity (PA) after Fit and Strong! ended...
  9. ncbi Relationship between caregiver burden and health-related quality of life
    S L Hughes
    Center for Cooperative Studies in Health Services, Edward A Hines, Jr, Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL 60607, USA
    Gerontologist 39:534-45. 1999
    ..These findings suggest a direct effect of objective burden on caregiver HRQOL, indicating a need among caregivers for assistance in caring for disabled family members...
  10. ncbi Comparison of two methods of conducting the Fit and Strong! program
    Rachel B Seymour
    University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Arthritis Rheum 61:876-84. 2009
    ....
  11. ncbi A lexicon for measuring maintenance of behavior change
    Rachel B Seymour
    Center for Research on Health and Aging, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Am J Health Behav 34:660-8. 2010
    ..To establish a workgroup within the NIH-funded Health Maintenance Consortium (HMC) to examine how "maintenance" of behavior change was conceptualized and measured across and within behaviors...
  12. ncbi Impact of joint impairment on disability-specific domains at four years
    D D Dunlop
    Institute for Health Services Research and Policy Studies, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    J Clin Epidemiol 51:1253-61. 1998
    ..Lower-extremity joint impairment is a strong risk factor for future disability that is associated with use of long-term care...
  13. ncbi Providing all-inclusive care for frail elderly veterans: evaluation of three models of care
    Frances M Weaver
    Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care, Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, Illinois 60141, USA
    J Am Geriatr Soc 56:345-53. 2008
    ..VA successfully implemented three variations of AIC and was able to keep frail elderly veterans in the community. Further research on providing variations of AIC in general is warranted...

Research Grants14

  1. MIDWEST ROYBAL CENTER FOR HEALTH MAINTENANCE
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2003
    ....
  2. Translatability of Wellness Programs for Older Workers
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ....
  3. Fit and Strong!: Translating an Evidence-Based Multi-component Exercise Program
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ....
  4. Exercise Adhrence Among Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2007
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  5. Cost Effective Health Promotion for Older Workers
    Susan Hughes; Fiscal Year: 2005
    ..Cost-effectiveness will be assessed by subtracting program costs from savings obtained in health care utilization and gains in short, intermediate, and long term quality of life adjusted years. ..