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Group Medical Visits for Addressing Weight and Blood Pressure in an Underserved Population. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:medicines9120060. [PMID: 36547993 PMCID: PMC9783786 DOI: 10.3390/medicines9120060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The effect of group medical visits (GMV) compared to individual medical visits (IMV), on weight and blood pressure in a large primary care practice serving a predominantly underserved population, was assessed. The records of 304 patients attending a weight-loss program were analyzed using mixed-effects regression models. Patients in GMV lost an average of 11.63 lbs, whereas patients in IMV lost an average of 3.99 lbs (p < 0.001). A total of 55% of patients lost ≥7% in GMV compared to 11% of patients in IMV (p ≤ 0.001). Individuals who lost >5% of their baseline weight had a higher reduction in overall blood pressure. For systolic and diastolic blood pressure, the differences between baseline and three months for GMV and IMV were −7.4 vs. 4.1 mm of Hg (p = 0.002) and −4.6 vs. 4.2 mm of Hg (p = 0.003), respectively. Results from this study demonstrate that GMV may be a potentially useful modality for addressing weight and blood pressure in an underserved population.
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Walker R, Ramasamy V, Sturgiss E, Dunbar J, Boyle J. Shared medical appointments for weight loss: a systematic review. Fam Pract 2022; 39:710-724. [PMID: 34536073 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmab105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Shared medical appointments (SMAs) may help mitigate some of the barriers for managing obesity in primary care. The primary aim of this systematic review was to measure the effect of weight loss SMAs. METHODS Systematic searches using keywords and Medical Subject Headings for overweight, obesity, and SMAs were conducted in the CENTRAL, Medline Complete, PsycINFO, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases with no date limits. Risk of bias was assessed using the Effective Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. RESULTS Fifteen studies involving weight loss SMAs in adults and children were identified. Six studies had controls. Inconsistency in reporting weight loss or weight change in controlled studies meant that data could not be pooled for meta-analysis. Results from individual studies indicated that SMAs can support adult patients to achieve significant weight loss. Women and older adults were more likely to take up SMA invitations. Results from the 5 studies involving children were less conclusive. Studies involving participants of a higher socioeconomic status tended to report lower attrition than studies involving participants who experienced disadvantage. These findings should be interpreted with caution as all but 1 included study was assessed as being weak in quality. CONCLUSIONS Overall, SMAs may be of benefit to address obesity in primary care, particularly for women and older adults. Appropriately designed prospective and controlled studies are required to engage their target audience and to assess whether SMAs are superior to other weight loss options in primary care.
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- Ruth Walker
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Notting Hill, Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Warrnambool, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Said T, Khalid A, Takhar K, Srinivasan S, Kaelber KK, Werner JJ. An Update on the Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Cardiometabolic Factors in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. CURRENT CARDIOVASCULAR RISK REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12170-022-00689-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Storz MA. What makes a plant-based diet? a review of current concepts and proposal for a standardized plant-based dietary intervention checklist. Eur J Clin Nutr 2021; 76:789-800. [PMID: 34675405 PMCID: PMC9187516 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-021-01023-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Within the last decades, plant-based diets have received increasing interest for their potential benefits to human and environmental health. The concept of plant-based diet, however, varies widely in its definition. Current definitions range from the exclusion of all animal products to diets that include meat, fish, and dairy in varying quantities. Therefore, the main objectives of this review were twofold: (a) to investigate how researchers use the term plant-based diet in nutrition intervention studies and (b) what types of food a plant-based diet may include. Searching two databases, we found that the term “plant-based diet” evokes varying ideas to researchers and clinicians. Fifty percent of the retrieved studies that included a plant-based dietary intervention completely proscribed animal products and used the term plant-based diet interchangeably with a vegan diet. In contrast, an ~33% of trials included dairy products and 20% of dietary interventions emphasized a semi-vegetarian dietary pattern. Based on specific examples, we point out how the usage of the umbrella term “plant-based diet” may cause significant ambiguity. We often encountered incomplete descriptions of plant-based dietary interventions, which makes comparison and reproducibility of studies difficult. As a consequence, we urge others to use the term “plant-based diet” only in conjunction with a detailed dietary description. To facilitate this process, we provide a template of a standardized plant-based intervention reporting checklist. Finally, the present review also highlights the urgent need for a consensus definition of the term plant-based diet and its content.
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- Maximilian Andreas Storz
- Center for Complementary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Lindauer A, Messecar D, McKenzie G, Gibson A, Wharton W, Bianchi A, Tarter R, Tadesse R, Boardman C, Golonka O, Gothard S, Dodge HH. The Tele-STELLA protocol: Telehealth-based support for families living with later-stage Alzheimer's disease. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:4254-4267. [PMID: 34288013 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14980] [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: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS We aim to establish the feasibility and acceptability of the Tele-STELLA (Support via Telehealth: Living and Learning with Advancing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias) intervention. We will also assess the efficacy of the intervention in reducing the frequency of behavioural symptoms of dementia as well as family Care Partner reactivity to the symptoms. DESIGN This is a multi-component, quasi-experimental study that focuses on facilitating effective management of behavioural symptoms that occur in the later stages of dementia. METHODS Family Care Partners (n = 124) for persons with Alzheimer's disease will participate in two 8-week videoconferencing components that address behavioural symptoms-in both the persons with Alzheimer's disease and their Care Partners. In the first component ('Nova'), Care Partners work with one nurse for an hour/week for 4 weeks, then they join a small group for another 4 weeks. In the second component ('Constellation'), Care Partners work in a larger group to hone skills and knit supportive relationships. Behavioural symptom frequency and Care Partner reactivity to the behaviours will be measured prior to, during and after the intervention. The study is funded by the United States National Institute on Aging (R01AG067546); funding was initiated as on February, 2021. DISCUSSION Tele-STELLA fills a gap in current videoconference-based psychoeducational interventions in that it offers real-time interaction with nurses and peers. The intervention was designed with feedback by pilot participants. This study will assess Tele-STELLA in its current, novel format; thus, preparing it for a larger, future randomized controlled trial. IMPACT Tele-STELLA addresses symptoms that occur in the later stages of dementia, providing families with tools to facilitate effective behavioural management. Because Tele-STELLA is implemented via videoconferencing, it targets Care Partners who face barriers to support, such as cost and transportation. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (#NCT04627662).
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- Allison Lindauer
- Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.,School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, OR, USA
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- Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.,School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Yager S, Parker M, Luxenburg J, Varghai NH. Evaluation of multidisciplinary weight loss shared medical appointments. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2020; 60:93-99. [DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2019.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kumah E, Sciolli G, Toraldo ML, Murante AM. The diabetes self-management educational programs and their integration in the usual care: A systematic literature review. Health Policy 2018; 122:866-877. [PMID: 30007520 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes has highlighted the importance of evidence-based guidelines for effective prevention, management and treatment. Diabetes self-management education (SME) produces positive effects on patient behaviours and health status. We analyzed the literature to identify (i) the level of integration between usual care and SME programs and (ii) any possible differences across them in terms of outcomes. Searches were made on three databases - PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science - to identify relevant publications on diabetes SME to 2015, which also describe the provider of usual care. In total, 49 studies met the inclusion criteria. We identified three levels of integration (high, medium and low) between usual care and SME programs based on the level of involvement of usual care professionals within the SME programs. In most cases, the primary care physician was responsible for the diabetes patients. Patient health behaviors and/or outcomes improve in most of the studies, independently from the level of integration. However, findings suggest that when patients/participants could perceive that usual care provider is highly involved in SME delivery, educational programs produced results that appear to be more positive.
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- Emmanuel Kumah
- Laboratorio Management e Sanità, Institute of Management, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy
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- Laboratorio Management e Sanità, Institute of Management, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy
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- Laboratorio Management e Sanità, Institute of Management, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy
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- Laboratorio Management e Sanità, Institute of Management, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy.
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Implementation and Evaluation of Shared Medical Appointments in Veterans With Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Study. J Nurs Adm 2018; 48:154-159. [PMID: 29461352 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to implement and evaluate shared medical appointments (SMA) in veterans with diabetes. BACKGROUND Health systems are challenged to meet the complex care needs of veterans with diabetes. Use of SMA has resulted in significant improvements in A1c, blood pressure, and self-management skills in this population. METHODS Shared medical appointments were implemented in a Veterans Administration Health System. A1c, blood pressure, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, weight, and height were collected at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months; hospitalization anytime; and veteran satisfaction at baseline and 6 months. RESULTS From October 15, 2015, to March 15, 2016, 30 male veterans with diabetes participated in monthly SMA. Outcome measures except for high-density lipoprotein improved significantly (P < .02) from baseline to 6 months. No veterans were hospitalized. Veteran satisfaction increased significantly (P < .001). CONCLUSION Shared medical appointment can be a highly effective intervention for veterans with diabetes. Nursing leaders need to be at the forefront of implementing SMA for populations with chronic conditions.
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Srivastava G, Palmer KD, Ireland KA, McCarthy AC, Donovan KE, Manders AJ, McDougal J, Lenders CM, Apovian CM. Shape-Up and Eat Right Families Pilot Program: Feasibility of a Weight Management Shared Medical Appointment Model in African-Americans With Obesity at an Urban Academic Medical Center. Front Pediatr 2018; 6:101. [PMID: 29707530 PMCID: PMC5906543 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Disparities in obesity care exist among African-American children and adults. We sought to test the feasibility of a pilot program, a 1-year family-based intervention for African-American families with obesity [shape up and eat right (SUPER)], adopting the shared medical appointment model (SMA) at an urban safety net hospital. OUTCOMES Primary outcomes: (1) family attendance rate and (2) program satisfaction. Secondary outcomes: change in body mass index (BMI), eating behaviors, and sedentary activity. METHODS Adult parents (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) ≥18 years and their child(ren) (BMI ≥ 85th percentile) ages 6-12 years from adult or pediatric weight management clinics were recruited. One group visit per month (n = 12) consisting of a nutrition and exercise component was led by a nurse practitioner and registered dietitian. Height and weight were recorded during each visit. Participants were queried on program satisfaction, food logs and exercise journals, Food Stamp Program's Food Behavior, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program food checklists. RESULTS Thirteen participants from lower socioeconomic zip codes consented [n = 5 mothers mean age 33 years, BMI of 47.4 kg/m2 (31.4-73.6 kg/m2); n = 8 children; mean age 9 years, BMI of 97.6th percentile (94-99th percentile); 60% enrolled in state Medicaid]. Average individual attendance was 23.4% (14-43%; n = 13); monthly session attendance rates declined from 100 to 40% by program completion; two families completed the program in entirety. Program was rated (n = 5 adults) very satisfactory (40%) and extremely satisfactory (60%). Pre-intervention, families rated their eating habits as fair and reported consuming sugar-sweetened beverages or sports drinks, more so than watching more than 1 h of television (p < 0.002) or video game/computer activity (p < 0.006) and consuming carbonated sodas (p < 0.004). Post-intervention, reducing salt intake was the only statistically significant variable (p < 0.029), while children watched fewer hours of television and spent less time playing video games (from average 2 to 3 h daily; p < 0.03). CONCLUSION Attendance was lower than expected though children seemed to decrease screen time and the program was rated satisfactory. Reported socioeconomic barriers precluded families from attending most sessions. Future reiterations of the intervention could be enhanced with community engagement strategies to increase participant retention.
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- Gitanjali Srivastava
- Nutrition and Weight Management Research Center, Boston Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Weight Management Research Center, Boston Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Fitness for Life Program, Boston Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Weight Management Research Center, Boston Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Fitness for Life Program, Boston Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Fitness for Life Program, Boston Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Fitness for Life Program, Boston Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Nutrition and Weight Management Research Center, Boston Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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Trickett KH, Matiaco PM, Jones K, Howlett B, Early KB. Effectiveness of Shared Medical Appointments Targeting the Triple Aim Among Patients With Overweight, Obesity, or Diabetes. J Osteopath Med 2017; 116:780-787. [PMID: 27893144 DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2016.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity and diabetes are epidemic in the United States, with many treatment options having limited long-term efficacy. A possible effective medical management tool is the shared medical appointment (SMA), which offers an efficient and cost-effective approach to behavior change and aligns with the Triple Aim (reduce costs, improve population health, and improve patient care experience) set forth by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of SMAs to achieve the Triple Aim and to improve the management of overweight/obesity or diabetes. METHODS Peer-reviewed literature from PubMed was searched by the keywords shared medical appointments, group medical appointment, and group medical visit, with no date restrictions and limited to English publications with sample sizes greater than or equal to 20. RESULTS Eight articles met inclusion criteria. The Triple Aim was not referenced in the studies, but most reported some combination of reduced costs, improved care, and improved outcomes or patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Potential benefits of SMAs include improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Osteopathic and, in particular, primary care medicine could likely benefit from moving toward greater adoption of SMAs; however, more randomized controlled trials are needed to assess their effectiveness with regard to the Triple Aim.
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Romanelli RJ, Dolginsky M, Byakina Y, Bronstein D, Wilson S. A Shared Medical Appointment on the Benefits and Risks of Opioids Is Associated With Improved Patient Confidence in Managing Chronic Pain. J Patient Exp 2017; 4:144-151. [PMID: 28959720 PMCID: PMC5593266 DOI: 10.1177/2374373517706837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectives: To evaluate a shared medical appointment (SMA) on opioids in the treatment of chronic pain. Research design: This prospective study was conducted at an ambulatory clinic within a health-care delivery system. The SMA is a single 90-minute encounter, led by a physician. We included adult patients who attended the SMA and completed an immediate pre–post survey. Survey items were measured on a scale from 0 (worst) to 5 (best). Mean differences in pre–post responses were assessed by a paired t test. Results: A total of 130 patients were included in the analysis. Patients showed improvements in confidence in self-managing pain (+0.44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.29-0.59; P < .001) and their providers’ ability to help manage pain (+0.28; 95% CI: 0.14-0.43; P < .001). Most patients (81%) were very/extremely satisfied with the SMA. Conclusions: An SMA on the benefits and risks of opioids was associated with prompt improvements in patients’ confidence in self-managing pain and in their health-care providers’ ability to help manage pain. Such confidence can lay the foundation for increased patient engagement and activation in pain management.
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, USA.,Pharmacy Doctoral Program, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Managed Care, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Mountain View, CA, USA
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Menon K, Mousa A, de Courten MPJ, Soldatos G, Egger G, de Courten B. Shared Medical Appointments May Be Effective for Improving Clinical and Behavioral Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2017; 8:263. [PMID: 29046662 PMCID: PMC5632846 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2017.00263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex chronic disease affecting over 400 million people worldwide. Managing T2DM and its associated complications in individual patient consultations poses substantial challenges to physicians due to limited time and resources and lack of access to multidisciplinary teams. Shared medical appointments (SMAs) are consecutive medical consultations provided by a physician in a group setting, where integrated medical care and patient education are delivered in a single session. SMAs allow physicians to deliver the same level of care to multiple patients at the same time, thereby maximizing available resources. However, the effectiveness and practicality of SMAs in the management of T2DM remains unknown. This narrative review summarizes current and emerging evidence regarding the effectiveness of SMAs in improving clinical outcomes in patients with T2DM, as well as whether SMAs are associated with reduced costs and improved diabetes-related behavioral and lifestyle changes. An extensive literature search was conducted on major electronic databases including PubMed and Google Scholar using keywords, including SMAs, group visits, and T2DM to identify all studies of SMAs in patients with T2DM. Studies in type 1 diabetes or mixed or unspecified populations were excluded, as well as studies where SMAs did not involve a physician since these do not meet the classical definition of a SMA. Nineteen studies were identified and are included in this review. Overall, current evidence suggests that SMAs delivered regularly over time may be effective in improving glycemic outcomes, diabetes knowledge, and some diabetes-related behaviors. However, the main limitation of existing studies was the paucity of comparisons with standard care which limits the ability to draw conclusions regarding whether SMAs are superior to standard care in T2DM management. Moreover, the small number of studies and substantial heterogeneity in study designs, populations, and interventions creates difficulties in establishing the practicality and efficiency of SMAs in the clinical care setting. We conclude that there remains a need for larger studies to identify populations who may or may not benefit from the SMA model of care and to clarify the potential benefits and barriers to implementing SMAs into routine diabetes care.
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- Kirthi Menon
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Health Promotion and Research, Health and Human Sciences Department, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Barbora de Courten,
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The number of people with diabetes is expected to rise to over 592 million by the year 2035. Past work provides evidence that the conventional method of primary care delivery may not meet many patients' needs. An alternative to the conventional one-on-one appointment is care offered to a group of patients through group medical visits (GMVs). Group medical visits for diabetes have a positive impact on physiologic and self-care outcomes including improved HbA1c, blood pressure control and self-management skills. Less work has examined the impacts of GMVs on systems of care; however, evidence suggests improved primary and secondary prevention strategies and the potential for GMVs to decrease emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Additional work is needed to examine the effect of GMVs on patient reported quality of life, functional health status and cost-savings. Further work is also needed on which patients GMVs work best for and patient barriers to attending GMVs.
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- Laura M Housden
- University of British Columbia School of Nursing, T201 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5, Canada.
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- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia School of Nursing, T201 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5, Canada
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A new president is stepping into leadership at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Opportunities abound. The fact that both diabetes and heart disease are reversible is a message that is not reaching the majority of the general public. But times are changing and lifestyle treatment is on the cusp of being accepted as the self-evident best treatment for chronic medical conditions. ACLM is poised to be the leader in this area. Our members passion and experience are our richest resources. Each member is encouraged to be involved with the different committees of ACLM. Choices include Conference Planning, Education, Research, practice Models, Publications, Awards, Business Development, Membership Development, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing and Communications.
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Guthrie GE. Lifestyle Medicine in an Academic/Hospital Context. Am J Lifestyle Med 2016; 11:129-131. [PMID: 30202324 DOI: 10.1177/1559827616662006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The effective integration of lifestyle medicine into allopathic practices is an evolving necessity driven by limited resources and escalating costs. Efforts in the Florida Hospital system graduate medical education (GME) department to meet this challenge may be instructive to others. Efforts include the hiring of an experienced dietician with a focus on a whole food plant based diet and a patient engagement tool to identify areas where patients are ready to make change. Billing is done using existing finance structure with the goal of decreasing the overall cost of providing care within a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) context. Additionally, one GME clinician's experience in clinical lifestyle based intervention identifies and comments on several practical clinical factors for bringing effective behavior change to individual patients: patient readiness, a knowledgeable health care provider, adequate time, as well as the effectiveness of the intervention.
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