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Matthew J. Landry Fiona M. Asigbee Sarvenaz Vandyousefi Erfan Khazaee Reem Ghaddar Jessica B. Boisseau Benjamin T. House Jaimie N. Davis 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(5):760-768
Background
No studies have assessed the relationship between diet quality, using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), and adiposity, physical activity, and metabolic disease risk factors in a Hispanic college population.Objective
To assess associations between diet quality and adiposity, metabolic health, and physical activity levels in a Hispanic college freshman population.Design
This was a cross-sectional study. Measurements were obtained during a 4-hour in-person visit and included demographic information via questionnaire, height, weight, waist circumference, body mass index, body fat via BodPod, hepatic fat, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue via magnetic resonance imaging, glucose, insulin, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and lipids via blood draw from fasting subjects, physical activity (ie, step counts per day and time spent in different intensity levels) via 7-day accelerometry, and dietary intake via three to four 24-hour dietary recalls. Dietary quality was calculated using the HEI-2015.Participants/setting
Hispanic college freshmen (n=92), 18 to 19 years, 49% male, who were enrolled at University of Texas at Austin from 2014 to 2015.Main outcome measures
Main outcome measures were diet quality and adiposity, metabolic health, and physical activity levels.Statistical analyses performed
Linear regressions determined if dietary quality is related to adiposity, metabolic, and physical activity outcomes. A priori covariates included sex, body fat, and body mass index percentile (for metabolic models), and moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA, for adiposity and metabolic models).Results
The average HEI-2015 total score was 54.9±13.4. A 1-point increase in HEI score was associated with 1.5 mL lower VAT (P=0.013); 8 minutes per day higher light activity (P=0.008), and 107 more step counts per day (P=0.002); and 0.10 μg/mL lower insulin (P=0.046) and 0.5 U lower HOMA-IR (P<0.001).Conclusion
Results suggest that small improvements in diet quality may be positively associated with a reduction in metabolic disease risk, during a critical time period in a young person’s life. 相似文献2.
Carolyn G. Scrafford Xiaoyu Bi Jasjit K. Multani Mary M. Murphy Jordana K. Schmier Leila M. Barraj 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(4):599-616
Background
Many American adults have one or more chronic diseases related to a poor diet, resulting in significant direct and indirect economic impacts. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recognized that dietary patterns may be more relevant for predicting health outcomes compared with individual diet elements and recommended three healthy patterns based on evidence of favorable associations with many chronic disease risk factors and outcomes. Health economic assessments provide a model to estimate the potential influence on costs associated with changes in chronic disease risk resulting from improved diet quality in the US adult population.Objective
To estimate the impact on health care costs associated with increased conformance with the three healthy patterns recommended in the 2015-2020 DGA, including the Healthy US-Style, the Healthy Mediterranean-Style, and the Healthy Vegetarian eating patterns.Methods
Recent moderate- to high-quality meta-analyses of health outcomes associated with increased conformance with the Healthy US-Style eating pattern as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) or the Healthy Mediterranean-Style eating pattern measured by a Mediterranean diet score (MED) were identified. Given the lack of quantification of the association between an increased conformance with a vegetarian pattern and health outcomes, the analysis was limited to studies that evaluated Healthy US-style and Healthy Mediterranean-style eating patterns. The 2013-2014 What We Eat in America data provided estimates of conformance with these two eating patterns using the HEI-2015 and the 9-point MED among the US adult population. Risk estimates quantifying the association between eating patterns and health outcomes were combined with the eating pattern score increase under two conformance scenarios: increasing the average HEI-2015 and MED by 20% and increasing the average HEI-2015 and MED to achieve 80% of complete conformance. The resulting change in risk was combined with published data on annual health care and indirect costs, inflated to 2017 US dollars to estimate cost. To address double counting, costs were adjusted to minimize potential overlap of comorbidities.Results
Overall modeled cost savings were $16.7 billion (range=$6.7 billion to $25.4 billion) to $31.5 billion (range=$23.9 billion to $38.9 billion) based on a 20% increase in the MED and HEI-2015, respectively, resulting from reductions in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes for both patterns and including Alzheimer’s disease and hip fractures for the MED. In the case that diet quality of US adults were to improve to achieve 80% of the maximum MED and HEI-2015, cost savings were estimated at $88.2 billion (range=$35.7 billion to $133 billion) and $55.1 billion (range=$41.8 billion to $68.2 billion), respectively.Conclusions
This is the first study quantifying savings from all health outcomes identified to be associated with the HEI and the MED to assess conformance with two eating patterns recommended as part of the 2015-2020 DGA. Findings from this study suggest that increasing conformance with healthy eating patterns among US adults could reduce costs, with billions of dollars in potential savings. 相似文献3.
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Gretchen A. Benson Abbey Sidebottom Joy Hayes Michael D. Miedema Jackie Boucher Marc Vacquier Arthur Sillah Safa Gamam Jeff J. VanWormer 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(4):585-598
Background
Clinical care for type 2 diabetes has improved but remains suboptimal. Collaborative, team-based models that maximize skills of different disciplines may improve care for individuals with diabetes, but few have been tested using rigorous research designs.Objective
To investigate the efficacy of a registered dietitian nutritionist–led telemedicine program compared with that of a control group in terms of diabetes optimal care goals.Design
A randomized controlled trial in which participants were assigned to a control or intervention group.Participants/setting
One hundred eighteen adults with type 2 diabetes (mean age, 60 years; 45% female) participated in the study between April 2016 and December 2017. Participants were recruited from separate primary care clinics in two rural Minnesota communities.Intervention
For those assigned to the intervention, registered dietitian nutritionists used a treatment protocol to initiate and titrate therapies for blood glucose, hypertension, and lipid levels in addition to providing medical nutrition therapy; telemedicine visits supplemented usual care.Main outcome measures
Primary outcomes included composite and individual diabetes optimal care goals: hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, not using tobacco, and taking a statin and aspirin (as appropriate). Secondary measures included physical activity, breakfast, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, body mass index, low-density lipoprotein, and medication adherence.Statistical analysis
Mixed-model regression was used to examine outcomes between baseline and 1-year follow-up.Results
A modest but significantly greater improvement in the number of diabetes optimal care measures met at follow-up was found in the intervention group (3.7 vs 3.2 in the control group [P=0.017]). Among individual measures, the intervention group had significantly greater medication use, with 2.5 and 2.2 higher odds (compared with the control group) of taking a statin [95% CI, 1.0 to 6.24]) and aspirin [95% CI, 0.90 to 5.19] as appropriate, respectively.Conclusions
ENHANCED (diEtitiaNs Helping pAtieNts CarE for Diabetes) findings suggest that registered dietitian nutritionists following medication treatment protocols can effectively improve care for adults with type 2 diabetes and can serve an instrumental role as part of the health care team in providing evidence-based, patient-centered care. 相似文献5.
Paolo Dionigi Rossi Sarah Damanti Carolina Nani Mauro Pluderi Giulio Bertani Daniela Mari Matteo Cesari Dario Consonni Diego Spagnoli 《Journal of the American Medical Directors Association》2019,20(3):373-376.e3
Objectives
To evaluate the effects of repeated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap procedures in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) patients ineligible for surgical treatment.Design
Prospective, monocentric, pilot study.Setting
University hospital.Participants
Thirty-nine patients aged 75 years and older, ineligible for shunting surgical intervention.Intervention
Repeated CSF taps.Measurements
All patients underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessment before and after each CSF tap. Adverse events were recorded.Results
No major side effect was reported. Eleven patients showed no response to the first CSF tap test and were excluded. In the remaining 28 patients, all physical and cognitive functions improved after the drainage procedures, except for continence (which seemed poorly influenced). According to clinical judgment, the mean time frame of benefit between CSF taps was 7 months. Patients withdrawing from the protocol during the clinical follow-up showed a worsening of functional and cognitive performances after the interruption.Conclusions/Implications
Periodic CSF therapeutic taps are safe, allow a better control of iNPH symptoms, and prevent functional decline in geriatric patients. 相似文献6.
Teresa Botigué Olga Masot Jèssica Miranda Carmen Nuin Maria Viladrosa Ana Lavedán Sandra Zwakhalen 《Journal of the American Medical Directors Association》2019,20(3):317-322
Objective
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of low fluid intake in institutionalized older residents and the associated factors.Design
This was a cross-sectional study.Setting and Participants
The study was carried out at a nursing home with a capacity for 156 residents, all of whom were older than 65 years.Measures
Data were collected on the fluids consumed by each resident over a period of 1 week. Information relating to sociodemographic variables and to residents' health, nutrition, and hydration status was also collected.Results
Of 53 residents, 34% ingested less than 1500 mL/d. The factors with the greatest correlation associated with low fluid intake were cognitive and functional impairment, the risk of suffering pressure ulcers, being undernourished, a texture-modified diet, dysphagia, impaired swallowing safety, and BUN:creatinine ratio.Conclusions/Implications
The results obtained highlight the scale of low fluid intake in nursing homes and also aid to identify and understand the factors associated with this problem. The findings could help us to develop specific strategies to promote the intake of liquids and thereby reduce the incidence of dehydration in nursing homes. 相似文献7.
Brittany J. Johnson Jessica A. Grieger Thomas P. Wycherley Rebecca K. Golley 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(5):782-798.e6
Background
Excessive consumption of discretionary choices (nutrient-poor foods and beverages) negatively impacts on children’s diet quality and increases the risk of obesity and related chronic conditions. Dietary guidelines are complex, and simple messages based on effective dietary strategies are needed to improve population compliance with dietary guidelines.Objective
This study aimed to quantify the theoretical nutritional impact of dietary strategies targeting a reduction in discretionary choice intake in Australian children aged 2 to 18 years.Design
This study was a computer simulation dietary modeling design.Participants/setting
Participants were Australian children aged 2 to 18 years (n=2,812, population weighted N=4,770,094) from the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2011-2012.Intervention
Simulations were performed on 24-hour recall dietary intake data to model theoretical impact on nutrient profile of moderating (50% reduction), substituting (replacing 50% of discretionary choices for core foods), and reformulating (reducing target nutrients within products) mean population intake of all discretionary choices.Main outcome measures
The main outcome measures were absolute and percentage change in nutrient profile (energy, saturated fat, added sugars, sodium).Statistical analyses performed
Simulations were performed using percent adjustment calculations and “What If” analyses. Sensitivity analyses were performed adjusting parameter uncertainties.Results
Moderation (energy ?4.8% to ?19.3%, saturated fat ?10.2% to ?24.5%, added sugars ?24.3% to ?43.1%, sodium ?6.4% to ?20.3%) and substitution (energy ?9.4% to ?15.4%, saturated fat ?7.6% to ?22.5%, added sugars ?39.2% to ?42.7%, sodium ?10.8% to ?19.0%) scenarios saw the greatest reductions across energy and target nutrients, with substitution scenarios modeling a smaller impact on protein, fiber, and micronutrients compared with the moderation strategy. The reformulation scenarios showed less theoretical reductions in energy intake (?1.1% to ?12.8%), despite the differences in saturated fat (?27.5%), added sugars (?25.5%), and sodium (?9.1%), between the primary scenarios compared with base case.Conclusions
Dietary strategies to reduce discretionary choices (moderation) or replace them with core (healthy) food group choices (substitution) show good theoretical improvements in energy intake and nutritional profile. Multinutrient reformulation approaches achieve reductions in saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium. To reduce population discretionary choices intake, the dietary strategies can inform policy and food industry and consumer education action. 相似文献8.
Allison M. Lacko Barry M. Popkin Lindsey Smith Taillie 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(3):400-415
Background
Despite interventions to improve the nutrition of grocery store purchases, also referred to as at-home (AH) foods, by participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), little is known about what proportion of participants’ intake is from AH foods and how the dietary quality of AH food compares with participants’ away-from-home (AFH) food. Although recent research indicates SNAP participants have dietary quality that is slightly worse than that of income-eligible nonparticipants, it is unknown whether this is attributable to AH or AFH consumption.Objective
The objective of this study is to examine differences in self-reported dietary intake by food source for SNAP participants compared with income-eligible nonparticipants using 2011-2014 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).Design
This study included data from the NHANES, a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey of the United States population.Study participants
This study included 2,523 adults with low incomes (≤130% of the federal poverty level) in NHANES (2011-2014).Main outcome measures
Self-reported intake of calories, solid fats, added sugars, and servings of nonstarchy vegetables, whole fruits, and whole grains was assessed by food source in SNAP participants and income-eligible nonparticipants.Statistical analysis
Multivariate linear regression was used for each outcome, controlling for relevant sociodemographic characteristics. Data were stratified by food source, including grocery stores, sit-down restaurants, and fast food.Results
SNAP participants had a higher intake of solid fats and added sugar from AH foods than nonparticipants. Added sugar from AH food accounted for 15.3% of total calories consumed by SNAP participants, compared with 11.8% for nonparticipants (P<0.001). SNAP participants consumed fewer calories from sit-down restaurants, but both groups consumed similar amounts of calories from fast food. Consumption of nonstarchy vegetables, whole fruits, and whole grains was low for both groups.Conclusions
SNAP participants had poorer diet quality from consumption of AH food than did nonparticipants. Future research should focus on interventions to improve the healthfulness of grocery store purchases as a mechanism to improve dietary quality of SNAP participants. 相似文献9.
Lauren E. Au Courtney Paolicelli Klara Gurzo Lorrene D. Ritchie Nancy S. Weinfield Kaela R. Plank Shannon E. Whaley 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(3):435-448
Background
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods to assist participants in meeting their dietary needs. Few studies have described the extent to which WIC-eligible foods contribute to the overall diet of children who were enrolled in WIC prenatally or in early infancy.Objective
Our aims were to examine commonly consumed foods and estimate the proportion of dietary intake contributed by WIC-eligible foods among 13- and 24-month-old children, and to assess differences by WIC participation status at 24-months.Design
This was a national observational study.Participants/setting
Children participating in the WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study-2 were included (13 months old [n=2,777] and 24 months old [n=2,450]) from 2013 to 2016.Main outcome measures
Dietary intakes were assessed using 24-hour dietary recalls at 13 and 24 months. The 10 most commonly consumed foods were described using the What We Eat in America food category classification system. WIC-eligible foods were defined as meeting the WIC nutrient criteria set forth in the Federal regulation.Statistical analyses performed
The estimated proportion (mean±standard error) of WIC-eligible foods to total daily intake was calculated for energy, macronutrients, and select micronutrients. Multiple linear regression, adjusted for confounders, was conducted to compare the estimated proportion of nutrient intake from WIC-eligible foods by WIC participation at 24 months.Results
At 13 and 24 months, most (60% and 63%, respectively) of the commonly consumed foods were eligible for purchase as part of the child WIC food package. WIC-eligible foods provided >40% of calories and close to 50% or more of other nutrients, and the contribution of WIC-eligible foods to overall micronutrient intake increased between 13 and 24 months. Children still on WIC at 24 months obtained a larger proportion of calories and most other nutrients from WIC-eligible foods than children no longer on WIC.Conclusions
WIC-eligible foods could contribute to the overall diet of toddlers who were enrolled in WIC prenatally or in early infancy. Further, there may be additional nutritional benefits of staying on the program through 24 months. 相似文献10.
Anupam Chandra Parvez A. Rahman Amelia Sneve Rozalina G. McCoy Bjorg Thorsteinsdottir Rajeev Chaudhry Curtis B. Storlie Dennis H. Murphree Gregory J. Hanson Paul Y. Takahashi 《Journal of the American Medical Directors Association》2019,20(4):444-450.e2
Objectives
Patients discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for post-acute care have a high risk of hospital readmission. We aimed to develop and validate a risk-prediction model to prospectively quantify the risk of 30-day hospital readmission at the time of discharge to a SNF.Design
Retrospective cohort study.Setting
Ten independent SNFs affiliated with the post-acute care practice of an integrated health care delivery system.Participants
We evaluated 6032 patients who were discharged to SNFs for post-acute care after hospitalization.Measurements
The primary outcome was all-cause 30-day hospital readmission. Patient demographics, medical comorbidity, prior use of health care, and clinical parameters during the index hospitalization were analyzed by using gradient boosting machine multivariable analysis to build a predictive model for 30-day hospital readmission. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was assessed on out-of-sample observations under 10-fold cross-validation.Results
Among 8616 discharges to SNFs from January 1, 2009, through June 30, 2014, a total of 1568 (18.2%) were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. The 30-day hospital readmission prediction model had an AUC of 0.69, a 16% improvement over risk assessment using the Charlson Comorbidity Index alone. The final model included length of stay, abnormal laboratory parameters, and need for intensive care during the index hospitalization; comorbid status; and number of emergency department and hospital visits within the preceding 6 months.Conclusions and implications
We developed and validated a risk-prediction model for 30-day hospital readmission in patients discharged to a SNF for post-acute care. This prediction tool can be used to risk stratify the complex population of hospitalized patients who are discharged to SNFs to prioritize interventions and potentially improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of care. 相似文献11.
Anne C. Wheeler Amanda Wylie Adrienne Villagomez Ellen Bishop Melissa Raspa 《Disability and health journal》2019,12(2):269-277
Background
Previous research suggests that individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) may experience challenges accessing quality health care.Objective/Hypothesis
This study explored parent perceptions of access and quality of health care services for children with fragile X syndrome (FXS), the leading hereditary cause of intellectual/developmental disabilities.Methods
Nearly 600 primary caregivers of at least one child with FXS completed an online survey on access, barriers, and quality of health care for their family member with FXS (N?=?731).Results
In a convenience sample of well-educated and affluent caregivers, the majority did not report experiencing difficulties with access to services. Caregivers of younger children and those with lower family incomes reported greater challenges with health care access. Nearly 40% of caregivers indicated that their child's PCP was not as knowledgeable about FXS-related needs as they would prefer, indicating a possible knowledge gap on the part of providers.Conclusions
These factors represent potential barriers to quality health care for individuals with FXS, with potential lifelong effects ranging from delayed age of diagnosis to difficulty accessing a PCP in adulthood. 相似文献12.
Purpose
The purpose of the article was to explore the longitudinal relationship between treatment responsibility and type 1 diabetes management (i.e., adherence and glycemic control) in adolescence and to examine whether indicators of cognitive and psychosocial maturity moderate the link between youth responsibility and diabetes outcomes.Methods
Participants included 117 youth with type 1 diabetes and their parents. Youth (aged 8–16 years) and parents were assessed five times over 2 years. Using a cohort sequential design, we estimated the growth trajectory of adherence and glycemic control (i.e., hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]) from age 8 to 18 years. Treatment responsibility, verbal ability, and impulse control were used as predictors of within-person variability and between-person differences in the growth parameters (i.e., intercept and slope).Results
Adherence and HbA1c declined linearly from ages 8 to 18 years. Significant within-person interactions between impulse control and responsibility revealed that on occasions when youth experienced increases in both responsibility and impulse control, adherence and HbA1c were higher than would be predicted by the age-related trajectory. For adherence only, when youth acquired more responsibility, without experiencing contemporaneous gains in impulse control, adherence worsened. For glycemic control only, a significant within-person interaction indicated that time-specific increases in both youth responsibility and verbal capacity were associated with a concurrent decline in HbA1c.Conclusions
The present findings underscore that the associations between treatment responsibility and diabetes management depend on youths' maturational context. Intervention efforts to enhance impulse control skills in youth with diabetes may prevent the decline in diabetes management that tends to occur as youth acquire more responsibility for diabetes-related tasks. 相似文献13.
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Susan M.H. Gills Garry Auld Ann Hess Susan S. Baker 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(3):500-506
Background
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federally funded, community nutrition education program that assists the low-income population in acquiring knowledge and skills related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management, food security, and physical activity. Evaluation of EFNEP includes a 24-hour dietary recall (24HDR) administered by paraprofessional educators, yet protocols for most large-scale nutrition research studies employ registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) or individuals with educational backgrounds in nutrition or related fields to collect dietary recalls.Objective
To compare 24HDRs collected by trained paraprofessional educators with recalls collected by an RDN.Design
Exploratory cross-over study comparing same-day 24HDR in a one-on-one setting collected by paraprofessional educators and an RDN. Paired recalls were separated by at least 1 hour.Participants and setting
The participants (n=41) were volunteer women who were eligible for participation in EFNEP in two states.Main outcome measures
The 24HDRs were compared for energy, macronutrients, micronutrients, and food groups.Statistical analysis performed
Mixed-model analysis to account for repeated measures. Intraclass correlation and Spearman correlation coefficients to determine interrater agreement.Results
No difference in 24HDR was seen when compared by interviewer (paraprofessional vs RDN) or by site (Colorado vs North Carolina). There were significant differences in four components (energy, total fat, saturated fat, and solid fats-added sugar) based on recall order, with a higher intake in the second recall compared with the first.Conclusion
The results of this preliminary study suggest that a well-trained paraprofessional educator using a valid methodology can collect a 24HDR that is similar to a recall collected by an RDN. The paraprofessional educator can be employed for dietary data collection, allowing the RDN to focus on more advanced aspects of scope of practice, such as data evaluation and program development. 相似文献15.
Angela R. Fertig Katie A. Loth Amanda C. Trofholz Allan D. Tate Michael Miner Dianne Neumark-Sztainer Jerica M. Berge 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(5):818-830
Background
Interest in initiatives that promote home cooking has been increasing, but no studies have examined whether home cooking is associated with dietary quality using longitudinal data on meals served in a diverse sample of families.Objective
The present study examined data on multiple meals per family in diverse households to determine whether home-cooked meals are more likely to contain nutritious ingredients than pre-prepared meals.Design
Data for the study came from the National Institutes of Health–funded Family Matters Study. As part of this study, between 2015 and 2016, 150 families provided ecological momentary assessment data on 3,935 meals over an 8-day observation window.Participants/setting
In this study, investigators followed 150 families with children aged 5 to 7 years old from six racial/ethnic groups (n=25 each non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, Native American, Hmong, and Somali families). Recruitment occurred through primary care clinics serving low-income populations in Minnesota.Main outcome measures
The main outcomes were participants’ self-reports of whether they served fruits, vegetables, and whole grains at a meal, and reports were made within hours of the meal.Statistical analyses performed
Within-group estimator methods were used to estimate the associations between meal preparation and types of food served. These models held constant time-invariant characteristics of families and adjusted for whether the meal was breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack and whether it was a weekend meal.Results
For all racial/ethnic and poverty status groups, meals that were fully or partly home-cooked were more likely to contain fruits and vegetables than pre-prepared meals (P<0.001). Meals that were partly home-cooked were the most likely to contain whole grains (P<0.001). Restaurant meals were more likely to contain vegetables than pre-prepared meals (P<0.001) but were equally likely to contain fruits and/or whole grains as pre-prepared meals.Conclusions
Interventions or initiatives that encourage fully or partly home-cooked meals may help families incorporate nutritious foods into their diets. In addition, evaluations of potential strategies to increase the likelihood of supplementing pre-prepared and restaurant meals with nutritious meal ingredients warrants further investigation. 相似文献16.
Christina Chauvenet Molly De Marco Carolyn Barnes Alice S. Ammerman 《Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics》2019,119(3):416-424.e2
Background
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is an important intervention for prevention and treatment of obesity and food insecurity, but participation has dropped among eligible populations from 2009 to 2015. Program satisfaction is integral to participant retention, and the retail experience is a vital component of program satisfaction.Objective
This article applies behavioral economics principles to explore the retail experience of WIC participants and ways in which it may be improved.Design
The authors designed and conducted semistructured interviews and focus groups with WIC participants.Participants/setting
A convenience sample of WIC participants aged 18 years and older were recruited through WIC clinics in Texas, North Carolina, Oregon, and Illinois (n=55, 27 participants from four focus groups and 28 individual interviews).Statistical analysis conducted
Responses were analyzed qualitatively using principles of content analysis.Results
Challenges in identifying WIC-allowable items throughout the store as well as perceived stigmatization during the checkout process were the chief complaints. Study participants described a learning curve in successful use of WIC in retail environments over time. Study participants also reported acceptance of restrictions, such as a requirement to purchase the least expensive brand.Conclusions
Dissatisfaction with the retail experience may lead to the underutilization of WIC benefits or program exit. Behavioral economics strategies that facilitate a better shopping experience, such as creating a section for WIC items in the store or improving in-store education, may improve the retail experience for WIC customers. Further research is needed to ensure such strategies are effective and do not contribute to stigma. 相似文献17.
Claudia Schulz Gisela Büchele Martin Rehm Dietrich Rothenbacher Patrick Roigk Kilian Rapp Christian Günster Hans-Helmut König Katrin Reber 《Journal of the American Medical Directors Association》2019,20(4):451-455.e3
Objectives
Hip fractures are common consequences of falls in older adults and, among other negative health outcomes, often lead to care dependence in the long term. Until 2016, the German long-term care insurance classified care recipients according to a standardized classification system consisting of 3 care levels. It was based on required assistance in performing activities of daily living and assessed by a qualified physician or nurse. Thus, care level reflects the degree of care dependence. The aim of this study was to determine relevant patient characteristics, which are related to the likelihood of increasing care dependence in terms of worsening care level after hip fracture.Design
Retrospective cohort study.Setting and participants
Statutory health insurance claims data including 122,922 insured individuals living in Germany and aged 65 years or older, who sustained a hip fracture from 2009 through 2011.Measures
The association of patient characteristics with worsening care level in the quarterly period after hip fracture was investigated by means of multinomial logit regression analysis. Death constitutes a competing risk and was modeled as additional nominal outcome.Results
Among all patients, crude rates were 30.9% for worsening care level, 54.8% for unchanged care level, and 14.4% for death after hip fracture. The multivariate analysis revealed that patient factors male sex, increasing age, increasing comorbidity, increasing inpatient length of stay, and a lack of inpatient rehabilitation were significantly associated with a worsening care level.Conclusions/Implications
This study uses the German standardized measurement of care dependence in terms of worsening care level after hip fracture and finds various related patient characteristics. Knowledge of these characteristics helps to identify possible risk groups for care dependence after hip fracture, for which special attention can be provided regarding treatment and prevention of hip fractures. 相似文献18.
Background
There is a need to examine health care utilization of individuals with the rare conditions muscular dystrophies, spina bifida, and fragile X syndrome. These individuals have a greater need for health care services, particularly inpatient admissions. Prior studies have not yet assessed 30-day all-cause readmission rates.Objective
To estimate 30-day hospital readmission rates among individuals with three rare conditions.Hypothesis
Rare conditions patients will have a higher 30-day all-cause readmission rate than those without.Methods
Data from three sources (2007–2014) were combined for this case-control analysis. A cohort of individuals with one of the three conditions was matched (by age in 5 year age groups, gender, and race) to a comparison group without a rare condition. Inpatient utilization and 30-day all-cause readmission rates were compared between the two groups. Logistic regression analyses compared the odds of a 30-day all-cause readmission across the two groups, controlling for key covariates.Results
A larger proportion in the rare condition group had at least one inpatient visit (46.1%) vs. the comparison group (23.6%), and a higher 30-day all-cause readmission rate (Spina Bifida-46.7%, Muscular Dystrophy-39.7%, and Fragile X Syndrome-35.8%) than the comparison group (13.4%). Logistic regression results indicated that condition status contributed significantly to differences in readmission rates.Conclusions
Higher rates of inpatient utilization and 30-day all-cause readmission among individuals with rare conditions vs. those without are not surprising, given the medical complexity of these individuals, and indicates an area where unfavorable outcomes may be improved with proper care coordination and post discharge care. 相似文献19.
Xue Feng Hu Kavita Singh Tiff-Annie Kenny Hing Man Chan 《International journal of hygiene and environmental health》2019,222(2):319-326
Background
It is generally believed that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rare in the Inuit population because of their traditional marine-based diet, but the evidence is inconsistent.Objective
To describe the cardiovascular health profile of Canadian Inuit, including disease prevalence, risk factors, country food consumption, and contaminant exposure, and compare to that of the general Canadian population.Methods
Cardiovascular outcomes and risk factors were obtained for 2070 Inuit adults aged 20–79 years from the Inuit Health Survey (IHS, 2007–2008) and for 3464 general Canadian adults aged 20–79 years from the Canadian Health Measures Survey, Cycle 1 (CHMS, 2007–2009) and Cycle 3 (2012–2013). Sex- and age-specific (20–39, 40–59, 60–79) estimates are reported. To compare results between the IHS and CHMS, age-standardized estimates were calculated for males and females, using the CHMS as the reference population.Results
Inuit had higher prevalence of heart attack (3.1% vs. 1.8% females), stroke (2.1% vs. 0.8% males and 2.2% vs. 1.0% females), diabetes (14.6% vs. 9.0% elderly females), obesity (35.8% vs. 24.2% females), and hypertension (12.2% vs. 2.5% young males and 7.5% vs. 2.5% young females). However, Inuit had better blood lipid profile (hyperlipidemia: 29.0% vs. 46.5% males and 28.4% vs. 35.2% females). Metals and persistent organic pollutant exposures were higher among the Inuit compared with general Canadians.Conclusion
Inuit and the general Canadian population differ in cardiovascular health profiles. Further research is needed to characterize the health transition among Inuit, especially among the youth and female. 相似文献20.
Shubing Cai Susan C. Miller Ira B. Wilson 《Journal of the American Medical Directors Association》2019,20(4):497-502