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Gudzune KA, Jerome GJ, Goldsholl S, Dalcin AT, Gennusa JV, Fink T, Yuan CT, Brown KL, Minahan E, Wang N, Daumit GL. Implementing an evidence-based behavioral weight-loss program in community mental health centers: A randomized pilot study. Obes Sci Pract 2024; 10:e760. [PMID: 38765556 PMCID: PMC11099709 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). A prior randomized controlled trial demonstrated the efficacy of a lifestyle style intervention tailored to this population; however, such interventions need to be adapted and tested for real-world settings. Aims This study evaluated implementation interventions to support community mental health program staff to deliver an evidence-based lifestyle intervention to clients with obesity and SMI. Materials & Methods In this cluster-randomized pilot trial, the standard arm combined multimodal training with organizational strategy meetings and the enhanced arm included all standard strategies plus performance coaching. Staff-coaches delivered a 6-month group-based lifestyle intervention to clients with SMI. Primary outcomes were changes in staff knowledge, self-efficacy, and fidelity scores for lifestyle intervention delivery. Linear mixed-effects modeling was used to analyze outcomes, addressing within-site clustering and within-participant longitudinal correlation of outcomes. Results Three sites were in the standard arm (7 staff-coaches); 5 sites in the enhanced arm (11 staff-coaches). All sites delivered all 26 modules of the lifestyle intervention. Staff-coaches highly rated the training strategy's acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness. Overall, mean knowledge score significantly increased pre-post by 5.5 (95% CI: 3.9, 7.1) and self-efficacy was unchanged; neither significantly differed between arms. Fidelity ratings remained stable over time and did not differ between arms. Clients with SMI achieved a mean 6-month weight loss of 3.8 kg (95% CI: 1.6, 6.1). Conclusions Mental health staff delivering a lifestyle intervention was feasible using multicomponent implementation interventions, and preliminary results show weight reduction among clients with SMI. The addition of performance coaching did not significantly change outcomes. Future studies are needed to definitively determine the effect on client health outcomes.
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- Kimberly A. Gudzune
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of KinesiologyTowson UniversityTowsonMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Creative Arts TherapiesDrexel UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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Gudzune KA, Jerome GJ, Dalcin AT, Gao R, Mace E, Fink T, Minahan E, Yuan C, Xie A, Goldsholl S, Gennusa JV, Daumit GL. Scaling a behavioral weight-loss intervention for individuals with serious mental illness using the enhanced replicating effective programs framework: A preconditions phase proof-of-concept study. Obes Sci Pract 2023; 9:618-630. [PMID: 38090682 PMCID: PMC10712421 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background Given the obesity's high prevalence among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), translating weight-loss interventions with demonstrated effectiveness is needed. This study describes the initial translation phase of such an intervention using the Enhanced Replicating Effective Programs (REP) Framework for delivery by mental health program staff. Methods The Achieving Healthy Lifestyles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Achieving Healthy Lifestyles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation) trial intervention was preliminarily adapted to create the ACHIEVE-Dissemination (ACHIEVE-D) curriculum. A treatment-only study was conducted to rapidly evaluate the curriculum using a mixed-methods approach including surveys and focus groups. A study coach delivered an abbreviated curriculum to individuals with SMI from a single psychiatric program. Among all participants with SMI (n = 17), outcomes were attendance and satisfaction; 14 participated in a focus group. The program staff observed curriculum delivery and participated in a focus group (n = 3). Results Overall, 23 group sessions were delivered. Median attendance was 78.6% across participants with SMI; 92.9% would recommend ACHIEVE-D to others. The staff found the curriculum acceptable, particularly its structured nature, inclusion of weight management and exercise, and integrated goal setting and tracking. These improvements recommended by participants and/or staff were to assess participant readiness-to-change prior to enrollment, change the frequency of weigh-ins, and train staff coaches on anticipated challenges (e.g., exercise engagement, weight fluctuations). Conclusions During this first REP phase, individuals with SMI and program staff were satisfied with ACHIEVE-D. Additional refinements will aid future implementation and improve participant experience.
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- Kimberly A. Gudzune
- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Health Policy and ManagementJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of KinesiologyTowson UniversityTowsonMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Health Policy and ManagementJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and QualityJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and QualityJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical ResearchJohns Hopkins Medical InstitutionBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Health Policy and ManagementJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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Dalcin AT, Yuan CT, Jerome GJ, Goldsholl S, Minahan E, Gennusa J, Fink T, Gudzune KA, Daumit GL, Dickerson F, Thompson DA, Wang NY, Martino S. Designing Practical Motivational Interviewing Training for Mental Health Practitioners Implementing Behavioral Lifestyle Interventions: Protocol for 3 Pilot Intervention Studies. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e44830. [PMID: 36927501 PMCID: PMC10132009 DOI: 10.2196/44830] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, patient-centered communication method shown to be effective in helping persons with serious mental illness (SMI) to improve health behaviors. In clinical trials where study staff conducted lifestyle interventions incorporating an MI approach, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profiles of participants with SMI showed improvement. Given the disproportionate burden of CVD in this population, practitioners who provide somatic and mental health care to persons with SMI are ideally positioned to deliver patient-centered CVD risk reduction interventions. However, the time for MI training (traditionally 16-24 hours), follow-up feedback, and the coaching required to develop and maintain patient-centered skills are significant barriers to incorporating MI when scaling up these evidence-based practices. OBJECTIVE We describe the design and development of the following 2 scalable MI training approaches for community mental health practitioners: real-time brief workshops and follow-up asynchronous avatar training. These approaches are being used in 3 different pilot implementation research projects that address weight loss, smoking cessation, and CVD risk reduction in people with SMI who are a part of ALACRITY Center, a research-to-practice translation center funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. METHODS Clinicians and staff in community mental health clinics across Maryland were trained to deliver 3 distinct evidence-based physical health lifestyle interventions using an MI approach to persons with SMI. The real-time brief MI workshop training for ACHIEVE-D weight loss coaches was 4 hours; IMPACT smoking cessation counselors received 2-hour workshops and prescribers received 1-hour workshops; and RHYTHM CVD risk reduction program staff received 4 hours of MI. All workshop trainings occurred over videoconference. The asynchronous avatar training includes 1 common didactic instructional module for the 3 projects and 1 conversation simulation unique to each study's target behavior. Avatar training is accessible on a commercial website. We plan to assess practitioners' attitudes and beliefs about MI and evaluate the impact of the 2 MI training approaches on their MI skills 3, 6, and 12 months after training using the MI Treatment Integrity 4.2.1 coding tool and the data generated by the avatar-automated scoring system. RESULTS The ALACRITY Center was funded in August 2018. We have implemented the MI training for 126 practitioners who are currently delivering the 3 implementation projects. We expect the studies to be complete in May 2023. CONCLUSIONS This study will contribute to knowledge about the effect of brief real-time training augmented with avatar skills practice on clinician MI skills. If MI Treatment Integrity scoring shows it to be effective, brief videoconference trainings supplemented with avatar skills practice could be used to train busy community mental health practitioners to use an MI approach when implementing physical health interventions. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/44830.
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- Arlene Taylor Dalcin
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health,, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,College of Health Professions, Towson University, Towson, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Sheppard Pratt, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, West Haven, CT, United States.,VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States
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Murphy KA, Daumit GL. Establishing a Care Continuum for Cardiometabolic Conditions for Patients with Serious Mental Illness. Curr Cardiol Rep 2023; 25:193-202. [PMID: 36847991 PMCID: PMC10042919 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-023-01848-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Addressing cardiometabolic risk factors in persons with serious mental illness requires early screening and proactive medical management in both medical and mental health settings. RECENT FINDINGS Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for persons with serious mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, much of which is driven by a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and tobacco use. We summarize barriers and recent approaches to screening and treatment for metabolic cardiovascular risk factors within physical health and specialty mental health settings. Incorporating system-based and provider-level support within physical health and psychiatric clinical settings should contribute to improvement for screening, diagnosis, and treatment for cardiometabolic conditions for patients with SMI. Targeted education for clinicians and leveraging multi-disciplinary teams are important first steps to recognize and treat populations with SMI at risk of CVD.
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- Karly A Murphy
- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 1701 Divisidero Street, Suite 500, 94117, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Nicol G, Jansen M, Haddad R, Ricchio A, Yingling MD, Schweiger JA, Keenoy K, Evanoff BA, Newcomer JW. Use of an Interactive Obesity Treatment Approach in Individuals With Severe Mental Illness: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Proposed Engagement Criteria. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e38496. [PMID: 36512399 PMCID: PMC9795399 DOI: 10.2196/38496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Digital and mobile health interventions are increasingly being used to support healthy lifestyle change, including in certain high-risk populations such as those with severe mental illnesses (SMIs). Life expectancy in this population lags 15 years behind counterparts in the general population, primarily due to obesity-related health conditions. OBJECTIVE We tested the feasibility and usability of a 12-week interactive obesity treatment approach (iOTA) to adults with chronic SMIs (depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder) receiving treatment in community settings. The iOTA incorporates short message service (SMS) text messages to supplement monthly in-person health coaching. METHODS Factors hypothesized to be associated with weight change were illness severity and treatment engagement. Severe psychiatric symptoms were defined as baseline Clinical Global Impression severity score of >5. Criterion engagement was defined as a text messaging response rate >80% during the first 4 weeks of treatment. Disordered eating, assessed with the Loss of Control Over Eating Scores, was also evaluated. Participants provided qualitative data, further informing assessment of intervention feasibility, usability, and acceptability. RESULTS A total of 26 participants were enrolled. The mean age was 48.5 (SD 15.67) years; 40% (10/26) were Black and 60% (15/26) female. Participants with lower symptom severity and adequate engagement demonstrated significantly decreased weight (F1,16=22.54, P<.001). Conversely, high symptom severity and lower text message response rates were associated with trend-level increases in weight (F1,7=4.33, P=.08). Loss-of-control eating was not observed to impact treatment outcome. Participants voiced preference for combination of live health coaching and text messaging, expressing desire for personalized message content. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate the feasibility of delivering an adapted iOTA to SMI patients receiving care in community settings and suggest testable criteria for defining sufficient treatment engagement and psychiatric symptom severity, two factors known to impact weight loss outcomes. These important findings suggest specific adaptations may be needed for optimal treatment outcomes in individuals with SMI.
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- Ginger Nicol
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, United States
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Division of General Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, United States
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Aschbrenner KA, Naslund JA, Reed JD, Fetter JC. Renewed call for lifestyle interventions to address obesity among individuals with serious mental illness in the COVID-19 era and beyond. Transl Behav Med 2021; 11:1359-1364. [PMID: 34160055 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Behavioral health has the opportunity to lead the way in using lifestyle interventions to address obesity and health disparities in people with serious mental illness (SMI) in the COVID-19 era. Evidence-based interventions for weight loss in individuals with SMI exist, and the field has developed strategies for implementing these interventions in real-world mental health care settings. In addition to promoting weight loss, lifestyle interventions have the potential to address social isolation and loneliness and other patient-centered outcomes among individuals with SMI, which will be especially valuable for mitigating the growing concerns about loneliness attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on in-person encounters. In this commentary, we discuss practice, policy, and research implications related to using evidence-based lifestyle interventions for individuals with SMI during the COVID-19 pandemic and sustaining these programs in the long-term.
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- Kelly A Aschbrenner
- Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, USA
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Schnitzer K, Cather C. Individual- and System-Level Solutions for Promoting Integrated Medical Care for People with Serious Mental Illness in Public and Community Psychiatry. Psychiatr Ann 2021. [DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20210512-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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McGinty EE, Murphy KA, Dalcin AT, Stuart EA, Wang NY, Dickerson F, Gudzune K, Jerome G, Thompson D, Cullen BA, Gennusa J, Kilbourne AM, Daumit GL. A Model for Advancing Scale-Up of Complex Interventions for Vulnerable Populations: the ALACRITY Center for Health and Longevity in Mental Illness. J Gen Intern Med 2021; 36:500-505. [PMID: 32869192 PMCID: PMC7878664 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06137-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Many of the most pressing health issues in the USA and worldwide require complex, multi-faceted solutions. Delivery of such solutions is often complicated by the need to reach and engage vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers to care. While the fields of quality improvement and implementation science have made valuable gains in the development and spread of individual strategies to improve evidence-based practice delivery, models for coordinated deployment of numerous strategies to simultaneously implement multiple evidence-based interventions in vulnerable populations are lacking. In this Perspective, we describe a model for this type of comprehensive research-practice translation effort: the Johns Hopkins ALACRITY Center for Health and Longevity in Mental Illness, which is focused on reducing premature mortality in the population with serious mental illness. We describe the Center's conceptual framework, which is built upon an integrated set of quality improvement and implementation science frameworks, provide an overview of the Center's organizational structure and core research-practice translation activities, and discuss our vision for how the Center may evolve over time. Lessons learned from this Center's efforts could inform models to address other critical health issues in vulnerable populations that require multi-component solutions at the policy, system, provider, and patient levels.
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- Emma E McGinty
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Health Services Research and Development Service, Veterans Health Administration, US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MD, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Smith J, Griffiths LA, Band M, Hird-Smith R, Williams B, Bold J, Bradley E, Dilworth R, Horne D. Early Intervention in Psychosis: Effectiveness and Implementation of a Combined Exercise and Health Behavior Intervention Within Routine Care. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:577691. [PMID: 33193094 PMCID: PMC7649318 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.577691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Aim Young people with psychosis have higher rates of obesity, premature cardiovascular disease, and death compared to non-psychotic peers in the general population due to changes in metabolic regulation linked to antipsychotic medication and adverse health risk behaviors. The aim of this paper is to outline the development, implementation, and evaluation of a combined 12-week exercise and health behavior intervention delivered as part of an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) routine service, within the UK. Methods Participants (n = 27) completed a 12-week combined intervention program, engaging in weekly, 90-min sessions comprising a healthy behavior education session (45 min), followed by a facilitated exercise session (45 min). Anthropometric data from participants (n = 26) were collected at baseline, 12 weeks, and 12 months post-intervention. Health behaviors and clinical measurements were assessed at baseline and 12 months. Results Mean baseline data suggests participants were at an increased health risk on entry to the program, with elevated values in mean body mass index (BMI; 70% overweight/obese), waist circumference, resting heart rate, and triglycerides. Fifty percent reported smoking daily, 64% ate < 5 fruits/vegetables per day, and 52% of participants were prescribed highly obesogenic antipsychotic medications (i.e., Olanzapine). At 12 weeks and 12 months, no changes were observed in mean BMI, waist circumference or any other clinical variable (p > 0.05). At 12 months, participants reported a positive impact on health behaviors including improved diet, increased physical activity levels, and cessation of substance use (n = 2), alcohol use (n = 2), and smoking (n = 4). Focus groups captured participant experiences, engagement with and satisfaction with the program, including challenges/barriers to program adherence. Conclusions The 12-week exercise and health behaviors program supported participants to attenuate their physical health risk which was sustained at 12-month follow-up. Self-reported positive health behavior changes are likely to have contributed to the prevention of excessive weight gain in this high-risk period. The evaluation was designed to have validity for a "real world EIP setting" and reflect the complexity of delivery to this participant group. Evaluation findings influenced subsequent commissioning of the physical health intervention as an ongoing element of routine EIP care within the participant site.
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- Jo Smith
- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
- Centre for Medical Education, Medical School, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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Lee H, Kane I, Sereika S. Portion-control intervention for people with serious mental illness: A feasibility study. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2020; 56:858-863. [PMID: 32207158 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Portion control can be an effective weight-loss strategy for people with serious mental illnesses (SMI). This study aimed to examine the feasibility of portion-control intervention (PCI) for people with SMI. DESIGN AND METHODS A randomized experimental design was used. The PCI group received weekly, telephone-delivered behavioral counseling over 12 weeks. Newsletter group received monthly newsletters regarding healthy eating. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data collected at baseline and at 12 weeks. FINDINGS The acceptability of the PCI and significant decreases in waist circumference among the participants of the PCI group were reported. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Simple and structured guidelines to manage portion size, akin to those featured in our PCI, can benefit those with SMI.
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- Heeyoung Lee
- Department of Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Gossage-Worrall R, Hind D, Barnard-Kelly KD, Shiers D, Etherington A, Swaby L, Holt RIG. STructured lifestyle education for people WIth SchizophrEnia (STEPWISE): mixed methods process evaluation of a group-based lifestyle education programme to support weight loss in people with schizophrenia. BMC Psychiatry 2019; 19:358. [PMID: 31722694 PMCID: PMC6854755 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-019-2282-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND STEPWISE is a theory-informed self-management education programme that was co-produced with service users, healthcare professionals and interventionists to support weight loss for people with schizophrenia. We report the process evaluation to inform understanding about the intervention and its effectiveness in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) that evaluated its efficacy. METHODS Following the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) Guidelines for developing and evaluating complex interventions, we explored implementation quality. We considered causal mechanisms, unanticipated consequences and contextual factors associated with variation in actual and intended outcomes, and integrated treatment fidelity, using the programme theory and a pipeline logic model. We followed a modified version of Linnan and Steckler's framework and single case design. Qualitative data from semi-structured telephone interviews with service-users (n = 24), healthcare professionals delivering the intervention (n = 20) and interventionists (n = 7) were triangulated with quantitative process and RCT outcome data and with observations by interventionists, to examine convergence within logic model components. RESULTS Training and course materials were available although lacked co-ordination in some trusts. Healthcare professionals gained knowledge and some contemplated changing their practice to reflect the (facilitative) 'style' of delivery. They were often responsible for administrative activities increasing the burden of delivery. Healthcare professionals recognised the need to address antipsychotic-induced weight gain and reported potential value from the intervention (subject to the RCT results). However, some doubted senior management commitment and sustainability post-trial. Service-users found the intervention highly acceptable, especially being in a group of people with similar experiences. Service-users perceived weight loss and lifestyle benefits; however, session attendance varied with 23% (n = 47) attending all group-sessions and 17% (n = 36) attending none. Service-users who lost weight wanted closer monitoring and many healthcare professionals wanted to monitor outcomes (e.g. weight) but it was outside the intervention design. No clinical or cost benefit was demonstrated from the intermediate outcomes (RCT) and any changes in RCT outcomes were not due to the intervention. CONCLUSIONS This process evaluation provides a greater understanding of why STEPWISE was unsuccessful in promoting weight loss during the clinical trial. Further research is required to evaluate whether different levels of contact and objective monitoring can support people with schizophrenia to lose weight. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN, ISRCTN19447796. Registered 20 March 2014.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rebecca Gossage-Worrall
- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK.
| | - Daniel Hind
- 0000 0004 1936 9262grid.11835.3eClinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA UK
| | - Katharine D. Barnard-Kelly
- 0000 0001 0728 4630grid.17236.31Faculty of Health & Social Science, Bournemouth University, Poole, Dorset, UK
| | - David Shiers
- 0000000121662407grid.5379.8Honorary Research Consultant, Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Reader in Early Psychosis, School of Health Sciences, Division of Psychology and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
| | - Angela Etherington
- Patient Representative, Independent Service User Consultant, Manchester, UK
| | - Lizzie Swaby
- 0000 0004 1936 9262grid.11835.3eClinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA UK
| | - Richard I. G. Holt
- 0000 0004 1936 9297grid.5491.9Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK ,grid.430506.4University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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