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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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26 to 27 of 27 Research Studies DisplayedShaikh U, Nettiksimmons J, Joseph JG
Collaborative practice improvement for childhood obesity in rural clinics: the Healthy Eating Active Living Telehealth Community of Practice (HEALTH COP).
The authors assessed the impact of participation in a virtual quality improvement (QI) learning network on adherence to clinical guidelines for childhood obesity prevention in rural clinics. They found that children who received care from clinicians who led the implementation of the intervention at their clinic showed significant improvements in nutrition and physical activity. Virtual QI learning networks in geographically dispersed clinics can significantly increase clinicians' adherence to guidelines for childhood obesity and improve access to recommended care for rural and underserved children.
AHRQ-funded; HS018567.
Citation: Shaikh U, Nettiksimmons J, Joseph JG .
Collaborative practice improvement for childhood obesity in rural clinics: the Healthy Eating Active Living Telehealth Community of Practice (HEALTH COP).
Am J Med Qual 2014 Nov-Dec;29(6):467-75. doi: 10.1177/1062860613506252.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Obesity, Prevention, Quality Improvement, Rural Health, Telehealth
Voils CI, Gierisch JM, Yancy WS, Jr.
Differentiating behavior initiation and maintenance: theoretical framework and proof of concept.
The authors posited that health behavior initiation and maintenance require separate psychological processes and skills. They found evidence of improvement in dietary intake and of maintenance of physical activity and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol during the 4-month maintenance study. Participants found it helpful to plan for relapses, self-monitor, and obtain social support, but they had mixed reactions about reflecting on satisfaction with outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS000079.
Citation: Voils CI, Gierisch JM, Yancy WS, Jr. .
Differentiating behavior initiation and maintenance: theoretical framework and proof of concept.
Health Educ Behav 2014 Jun;41(3):325-36. doi: 10.1177/1090198113515242.
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Keywords: Nutrition, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient Self-Management, Lifestyle Changes