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Jones LM, Hawkins J, Mitchell J, Wright KD, Cuffee Y. Health Social Networks of Black Women With Hypertension. Nurs Res 2023; 72:489-494. [PMID: 37890162 PMCID: PMC10617651 DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of hypertension is 55% among African American/Black women, who have a higher risk for poor health outcomes compared to women from other racial and ethnic groups, in part because of uncontrolled blood pressure. Previous research results suggest that peers may positively influence self-management of chronic conditions like hypertension. However, few studies have described the personal characteristics of peers in the health social networks of Black women. OBJECTIVE This substudy aimed to examine health social networks and describe the peers' characteristics, as reported by a convenience sample of Black women with hypertension. METHODS In this analysis of data from a larger study, 94 Black women with hypertension attending a church conference participated in a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Their mean age was 59 years, and their mean systolic blood pressure was 143 mm Hg. All participants completed a survey to gather data about (a) the characteristics of individuals they discussed health matters with (their peers or health social network) and (b) their perceptions about hypertension status and knowledge of hypertension among the peers in their health social network. RESULTS Collectively, participants from the larger study named a total of 658 peers who were part of their health social networks; the mean health social network size was six peers. The peers were mostly women, Black, family members, and, on average, 54 years old. The participants discussed hypertension with 71% of the peers, reported that 36% had hypertension, and felt that 67% were somewhat or very knowledgeable about the condition. A small, positive correlation existed between the participants' health social network size (number of peers named) and their systolic blood pressure levels. DISCUSSION The health social network peers were similar to those in the larger study, with most of the same gender, race, and age. The findings of this analysis may be used to help practitioners and scientists guide patients in building health social networks for support in self-managing hypertension and conducting future studies to examine the best strategies for developing and using health social networks to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities.
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Characterizing fatigue phenotypes with other symptoms and clinically relevant outcomes among people with multiple sclerosis. Qual Life Res 2023; 32:151-160. [PMID: 35982203 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03204-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Fatigue is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) and can adversely affect all aspect of quality of life. The etiology of fatigue remains unclear, and its treatments are suboptimal. Characterizing the phenotypes of fatigued persons with MS may help advance research on fatigue's etiology and identify ways to personalize fatigue interventions to improve quality of life. The purpose of this study was to identify fatigue phenotypes; examine phenotype stability overtime; and characterize phenotypes by health and function, social and environmental determinants, psychosocial factors, and engagement in healthy behaviors. METHODS We conducted a longitudinal study over a 3-month period with 289 fatigued participants with MS. To identify fatigue phenotypes and determine transition probabilities, we used latent profile and transition analyses with valid self-report measures of mental and physical fatigue severity, the mental and physical impact of fatigue, depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. We used ANOVAs and effect sizes to characterize differences among phenotypes. RESULTS The best fitting model included six subgroups of participants: Mild Phenotype, Mild-to-Moderate Phenotype, Moderate-to-Severe Phenotype, Severe Phenotype, Fatigue-dominant Phenotype, and Mental Health-dominant Phenotype. The transition analysis indicated that phenotypic membership was highly stable. Variables with a large eta squared effect size included environmental barriers, self-efficacy, and fatigue catastrophizing. CONCLUSION These results indicate that the magnitude of fatigue experienced may be more important to consider than the type of fatigue when characterizing fatigue phenotypes. Future research should explore whether tailoring interventions to environmental barriers, self-efficacy, and fatigue catastrophizing reduce the likelihood of transitioning to a more severe phenotype.
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O’Donnell R, McCulloch P, Greaves L, Semple S, Amos A. What Helps and What Hinders the Creation of a Smoke-free Home: A Qualitative Study of Fathers in Scotland. Nicotine Tob Res 2022; 24:511-518. [PMID: 34758077 PMCID: PMC8887574 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Few studies have explored fathers' views and experiences of creating a smoke-free home, with interventions largely targeting mothers. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to fathers creating a smoke-free home, to inform future intervention development. METHODS Eighteen fathers who were smokers and lived in Scotland were recruited from Dads' community groups, Early Years Centres and through social media advertising. Semi-structured interviews explored their views and experiences of creating a smoke-free home. A theory-informed thematic analysis using the COM-B model highlighted ways in which capability, opportunity, and motivations shaped fathers' home smoking behaviors. RESULTS Several fathers understood the health risks of second-hand smoke exposure through public health messaging associated with recent smoke-free legislation prohibiting smoking in cars carrying children. Limited understanding of effective exposure reduction strategies and personal mental health challenges reduced some fathers' ability to create a smoke-free home. Fathers were keen to maintain their smoke-free home rules, and their motivations for this largely centered on their perceived role as protector of their children, and their desire to be a good role model. CONCLUSIONS Fathers' abilities to create a smoke-free home are shaped by a range of capabilities, opportunities, and motivations, some of which relate to their role as a father. Establishing a fuller understanding of the contextual and gender-specific factors that shape fathers' views on smoking in the home will facilitate the development of interventions and initiatives that fathers can identify and engage with, for the broader benefit of families and to improve gender equity and health. IMPLICATIONS Our findings can inform future development of father-centered and household-level smoke-free home interventions. They identify fathers' views and experiences and help reframe smoking in the home as a gendered family-wide issue, which is important in building consensus on how best to support parents to create a smoke-free home. Our findings highlight the need for additional research to develop understanding of the ways in which gender-related aspects of family structures, heterosexual relationships, and child living arrangements influence home smoking rules and how to tailor interventions accordingly.
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- Rachel O’Donnell
- Institute for Social Marketing and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK
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- Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health & School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Institute for Social Marketing and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, UK
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- Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG, UK
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O'Brien T, Tan A, Rose K, Focht B, Daloul R. Maintenance phase of a physical activity intervention in older kidney transplant recipients: A 12-month follow-up. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 42:1541-1546. [PMID: 34741827 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Daily walking activities are associated with improving cardiovascular outcomes in older kidney transplant recipients. However, little is known regarding physical activity adherence outcomes in older kidney recipients. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial 12-month follow-up study was to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention (SystemCHANGE™ + activity tracker) during the maintenance period (7-12 months), compared to an attention-control group (activity tracker only) in older kidney recipients (age 60 and older). The sample included 60 participants (n = 30 IG; n = 30 ACG). Adherence rates for wearing the activity tracker daily were 96.5% in the IG and 80.8% in the ACG. The IG demonstrated within-group improvements for blood pressure at 12 months. Overall, there was a decrease in the average daily steps observed in both groups. These data suggest this intervention is feasible and additional boosters should be considered during the maintenance period to encourage physical activity.
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- Tara O'Brien
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH Columbus, OH, Newton Hall,1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, USA 43210
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH, USA 43210
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- The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, 152 PAES, 305 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH, USA, 43210
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 300 West 10th Avenue Suite 1150, Columbus, USA, OH 43210
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Factors Influencing the Impact of Depressive Symptoms on Physical Functional Capacity After Cardiac Rehabilitation. Rehabil Nurs 2020; 45:348-357. [PMID: 33332796 DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to determine (1) if depressive symptoms in the year following completion of cardiac rehabilitation impact physical functional capacity and (2) if exercise, perceived benefits and barriers, self-efficacy, and social support moderate this relationship. DESIGN This longitudinal correlational secondary data analysis included 379 cardiovascular rehabilitation patients. METHODS Participants completed measures of depression and potential moderating variables at baseline, 2 months, 6 months, and 12 months and 6-minute work test at baseline and 12 months and wore heart rate monitors to measure exercise for 12 months. FINDINGS Poorer physical functional capacity was predicted by depressed mood score. This relationship was moderated by the percentage of time exercising in target heart rate zone and family support of exercise, but not by perceived benefits and barriers or self-efficacy for exercise. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms negatively impact physical functional capacity, and this relationship is moderated by family support and the percentage of time exercising in target heart rate zone. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Improving percentage of time exercising in target heart rate zone may be a mechanism by which patients with depressed mood can optimize physical functional capacity.
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O'Brien T, Russell CL, Tan A, Mion L, Rose K, Focht B, Daloul R, Hathaway D. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Using SystemCHANGE™ Approach to Increase Physical Activity in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients. Prog Transplant 2020; 30:306-314. [PMID: 32912051 DOI: 10.1177/1526924820958148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in kidney transplant recipients. Physical activity after transplant is the most modifiable nonpharmacological factor for improving cardiovascular outcomes. Few studies have tested walking interventions to enhance daily steps and health outcomes in older kidney recipients. METHODS Using a pilot feasibility randomized clinical trial design, we tested the feasibility and efficacy of a 6-month SystemCHANGE™ (Change Habits by Applying New Goals and Experience) + Activity Tracker intervention for recruitment, retention, daily steps, and health outcomes (blood pressure, heart rate, body mass index, waist circumference, and physical function). The SystemCHANGE™ + Activity Tracker intervention taught participants to use a multicomponent intervention that connects person-centered systems solutions combined with visual feedback from a mobile activity tracker to achieve daily step goals. RESULTS Fifty-three participants (mean age 65 years, 66% male, and 57% white) participated with 27 in the intervention and 26 in the control group. The study protocol was feasible to deliver with high adherence to the protocol in both groups. The intervention group increased daily steps at 3 months (mean difference, 608; standard error = 283, P = .03) compared to the control group. The secondary outcome of heart rate decreased for the intervention group (baseline [mean] 74.4+ 10.8 [standard deviation, SD;] vs 6 months [mean] 67.6+ 11.3 [SD]; P = .002) compared to the control group (baseline [mean] 70.67+ 10.4 [SD]; vs 6 months [mean] 70.2 + 11.1 [SD]; P = .83). CONCLUSIONS SystemCHANGE™ + Activity Tracker intervention appears to be feasible and efficacious for increasing daily steps in older kidney recipients.
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- Tara O'Brien
- 2647The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, 12273University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- 2647The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 2647The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 2647The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 15953The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 15953The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 16165University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing Memphis, TN, USA
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Perazzo JD, Currie J, Horvat Davey C, Lambert J, Webel AR. Depression and social capital in people living with HIV. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2020; 27:54-61. [PMID: 31357228 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Depression affects 1 in 20 Americans, and people living with HIV experience depression at 2-3 times the rate of the general population. Recent research has shown that a person's level of social connectedness (e.g., social networks) is important to understanding their health and ability to get help when they need it. The scientific rationale of this work is to determine whether there is a direct relationship between levels of depression and a measure of social connectedness in people with HIV who are at higher than normal risk of depression and depressive symptoms. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: We examined the relationship between levels of depression and social capital in people living with HIV to determine whether depression may influence their beliefs about their social connectedness and available resources. We found that as depression increases, self-reported social capital decreases, suggesting that people living with HIV who are depressed may feel less socially connected and/or not be confident they can access resources when they need them. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Mental health nurses are particularly well-positioned to help people living with HIV who are living with depression by helping them build skills for building and maintaining relationships, adhering to co-administered HIV and mental health medical treatments, and helping these individuals to identify and address barriers to social connectedness. Helping people living with HIV to address depression and promoting social connectedness can not only improve quality of life, but have major long-term health benefits. Abstract Introduction People living with HIV (PLWH) are disproportionately burdened by depression, with estimates as high as 80% of PLWH reporting depressive symptoms. Depression in PLWH is complex, and has been linked with biological and psychosocial causes, including low social capital. Few studies have examined the relationship between social capital and depression in PLWH. Aim/Question We conducted a secondary analysis of the relationship between social capital (Social Capital Scale score) and depression (Beck Depression Inventory-II scores) to determine whether depression predicted levels of social capital in a sample of 108 PLWH. Results Depression was significantly associated with lower social capital r(105) = -.465 p < .001. Depression remained a significant predictor of social capital in the linear regression model, F(5,101) = 8.508, p < .000, R2 = 0.296, when controlling for age and education level. Discussion Our results suggest that depression may be a significant predictor of low social capital, and these factors may have cyclical relationships that explain persistent depression in this population. Implications for practice Mental health nurses are particularly well-positioned to help PLWH who are living with depression by helping them build skills for building and maintaining relationships, adhering to co-administered HIV and mental health medical treatments, and helping these individuals to identify and address barriers to social connectedness.
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- Joseph D Perazzo
- College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.,Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Plow M, Moore SM, Chang J, Bachhal E, Sparks KE. Randomized controlled trial of SystemCHANGE™ weight management intervention in neurological conditions. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:112-119. [PMID: 31530424 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This randomized controlled pilot study examined the feasibility and efficacy of a SystemCHANGE™ (SC) weight management intervention in adults with either multiple sclerosis or stroke. METHODS Participants (n = 61) were randomized into two interventions: SC, which taught skills to modify personal environments, or active-control (AC), which taught health behavior guidelines. Sessions were held weekly for 12 weeks. Feasibility measures included recruitment and attrition rates. The primary outcome of body weight and secondary outcomes of emotional well-being and healthy behaviors were measured before and after the interventions. RESULTS Average recruitment rate was 3.6 participants per month. Attrition rate was 14.8%. On average, 9.1 sessions were completed for SC and 10.7 for AC. Differences in weight loss were non-significant between interventions (P = 0.182), but significantly declined across both interventions (P = 0.011). Physical activity (P = 0.002), depression (P < 0.001), anxiety (P = 0.023), and self-efficacy (P = 0.022) all significantly improved for SC compared to AC. CONCLUSIONS SC was feasible to implement and efficacious in improving secondary outcomes of emotional well-being and healthy behaviors, but was not efficacious in improving the primary outcome of weight loss. More research is needed to optimize SC. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS SC might be an alternative approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy for promoting emotional well-being and healthy behaviors.
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- Matthew Plow
- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States.
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Dahms Clinical Research Unit, University Hospitals, Cleveland, USA
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- College of Education and Human Services, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, USA
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Randomized Controlled Trial of the SystemCHANGE Intervention on Behaviors Related to Cardiovascular Risk in HIV+ Adults. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2019; 78:23-33. [PMID: 29373392 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of a lifestyle behavior intervention (SystemCHANGE) on physical activity and diet quality among sedentary people living with HIV (PLHIV). All participants expressed a desire to improve lifestyle health behaviors. METHODS One hundred and seven HIV+ adults were randomized to either the intervention (6, in-person, standardized group sessions focusing on improving lifestyle behaviors) or a control condition (general advice on AHA diet and exercise guidelines). All participants wore an ActiGraph accelerometer and completed 24-hour dietary recalls at baseline, 3, and 6 months. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine intervention effects. The primary activity outcome was time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and the primary dietary outcome was Healthy Eating Index. RESULTS Mean age was 53 years, 65% were male, and 86% African American. Approximately 90% attended at least half of the sessions and 60% attended 5 or more sessions. The intervention did not significantly improve our primary lifestyle behavior endpoints (P ≥ 0.05); however, intervention participants consumed fewer carbohydrates-primarily sugar-sweetened beverages-per day and lost 0.732 kg body weight compared with a 0.153 weight gain in the control group (P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Among sedentary PLHIV at high risk of cardiovascular disease, the SystemCHANGE intervention reduced daily carbohydrate intake and body weight, but did not increase physical activity or improve overall diet quality. Future work should identify fundamental personal, interpersonal, and contextual factors that will increase physical activity and improve overall diet quality among this population, and integrate these factors into tailored, lifestyle interventions for aging PLHIV.
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O'Brien T, Russell CL, Tan A, Washington M, Hathaway D. An Exploratory Correlational Study in the Use of Mobile Technology Among Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients. Prog Transplant 2018; 28:368-375. [PMID: 30249156 DOI: 10.1177/1526924818800051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Rapidly growing use of mobile technology provides a platform for self-management of care support for those with chronic conditions. Few studies have explored the characteristics or access patterns of kidney transplant recipients who use mHealth applications (apps) for self-management of care. RESEARCH QUESTIONS The primary aim of this study was to describe demographics, use, barriers, and perceptions of mobile apps for self-management of care among adult kidney transplants recipients. The secondary aim was to compare blood urea nitrogen, glomerular filtration rate, and number of hospitalizations among mHealth app users, other app users, and non-app users. METHODS A cross-sectional design was used to administer the Mobile Application Use among Kidney Transplant Recipients Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, χ2 statistics, and analysis of variance were used for the primary aim and linear regression was used for the secondary aim. RESULTS The sample included mostly African American males (n = 123, 75.5%) with a mean age of 50 (13.2) years. Knowledge was the greatest barrier reported by the non-app users (mHealth app users 9%, other app users 12%, non-app users, 49%, P < .001). Significantly fewer hospitalizations were found in the mHealth app users compared to other app users (regression coefficient b = -1.2, standard error [SE] = 0.5) and non-app users ( b = -0.9, SE = 0.6), adjusting for patient demographic and clinical characteristics. DISCUSSION Findings suggest a relationship may exist between mHealth app use and a decrease in the number of hospitalizations following kidney transplantation.
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- Tara O'Brien
- 1 The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 2 University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- 1 The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- 4 University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing, Memphis, TN, USA
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PROBLEM Nurses are uniquely positioned to implement behavior change interventions. Yet, nursing interventions have traditionally resulted from nurses problem-solving rather than allowing the patient to self-generate possible solutions for attaining specific health outcomes. PURPOSE The purpose of this review is to clarify the meaning of possible solutions in behavior change interventions. METHODS Walker and Avant's method on concept analysis serves as the framework for examination of the possible solutions. CONCLUSION Possible solutions can be defined as continuous strategies initiated by patients and families to overcome existing health problems. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE As nurses engage in behavior change interventions, supporting patients and families in problem-solving will optimize health outcomes and transform clinical practice.
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- Diane E Mahoney
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Kansas City, Missouri, PhD Student
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Moore SM, Komton V, Adegbite-Adeniyi C, Dolansky MA, Hardin HK, Borawski EA. Development of the Systems Thinking Scale for Adolescent Behavior Change. West J Nurs Res 2018; 40:375-387. [PMID: 28303755 PMCID: PMC5581293 DOI: 10.1177/0193945917697219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This report describes the development and psychometric testing of the Systems Thinking Scale for Adolescent Behavior Change (STS-AB). Following item development, initial assessments of understandability and stability of the STS-AB were conducted in a sample of nine adolescents enrolled in a weight management program. Exploratory factor analysis of the 16-item STS-AB and internal consistency assessments were then done with 359 adolescents enrolled in a weight management program. Test-retest reliability of the STS-AB was .71, p = .03; internal consistency reliability was .87. Factor analysis of the 16-item STS-AB indicated a one-factor solution with good factor loadings, ranging from .40 to .67. Evidence of construct validity was supported by significant correlations with established measures of variables associated with health behavior change. We provide beginning evidence of the reliability and validity of the STS-AB to measure systems thinking for health behavior change in young adolescents.
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Eckardt P, Culley JM, Corwin E, Richmond T, Dougherty C, Pickler RH, Krause-Parello CA, Roye CF, Rainbow JG, DeVon HA. National nursing science priorities: Creating a shared vision. Nurs Outlook 2017; 65:726-736. [PMID: 28711216 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2017.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nursing science is essential to advance population health through contributions at all phases of scientific inquiry. Multiple scientific initiatives important to nursing science overlap in aims and population focus. PURPOSE This article focused on providing the American Academy of Nursing and nurse scientists in the Unites States with a blueprint of nursing science priorities to inform a shared vision for future collaborations, areas of scientific inquiry, and resource allocation. METHODS The Science Committee convened four times and using Delphi methods identified priorities with empirical evidence and expert opinion for prioritization, state of the science, expert interest, and potential target stakeholders. DISCUSSION Nursing science priorities for 2017 were categorized into four themes including: (a) precision science, (b) big data and data analytics, (c) determinants of health, and (d) global health. CONCLUSION Nurse scientists can generate new knowledge in priority areas that advances the health of the world's populations.
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- Patricia Eckardt
- Molloy College Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing, Rockville Centre, NY.
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- University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Columbia, SC
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- Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
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- Pace University College of Health Professions, Pleasantville, NY
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, IL
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Spilsbury JC, Patel SR, Morris N, Ehayaei A, Intille SS. Household chaos and sleep-disturbing behavior of family members: results of a pilot study of African American early adolescents. Sleep Health 2017; 3:84-89. [PMID: 28346162 PMCID: PMC5373486 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although disorganized, chaotic households have been linked to poorer sleep outcomes, how household chaos actually manifests itself in the behaviors of others around the bedtime of a child or adolescent is not well understood. OBJECTIVE To determine whether household chaos was associated with specific, nightly sleep-disturbing activities of adolescents' family members. DESIGN Longitudinal study. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-six African American or multiethnic early adolescent (ages 11-12 years) and parent dyads, recruited from local schools and social-service agencies in greater Cleveland, OH. MEASUREMENTS Over 14 days, each night at bedtime, adolescents identified family-member activities keeping them awake or making it difficult to sleep by using a smart phone-administered survey. Household organization was assessed via parent-completed, validated instruments. A generalized linear mixed model examined associations between each activity and household-organization measures. RESULTS Adjusted for the effect of school being in session the next day, an increasingly chaotic household was associated with increased odds of household members disturbing adolescents' efforts to fall asleep by watching TV/listening to music (odds ratio [OR]=1.8, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.2-3.2), phoning/texting (OR=1.7, 95% CI =1.2-2.9), or having friends/relatives over visiting at the home (OR=1.6, 95% CI =1.0-3.0). Conversely, a more chaotic household was associated with decreased odds of adolescents reporting that "nothing" was keeping them awake or making it more difficult to sleep (OR=0.6, 95% CI =0.4-0.8). Enforced sleep rules were inconsistently associated with sleep-disturbing behaviors. CONCLUSION Improving early-adolescent sleep may benefit from considering the nighttime behavior of all household members and encouraging families to see that improving early-adolescent sleep requires the household's participation.
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- James C Spilsbury
- Case School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106.
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- School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 3459 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Case School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106
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- College of Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
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- College of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
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