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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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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedEhrlich SF, Sternfeld B, Krefman AE
Moderate and vigorous intensity exercise during pregnancy and gestational weight gain in women with gestational diabetes.
The researchers estimated the associations of exercise intensity during pregnancy with the rate of gestational weight gain (GWG) from gestational diabetes (GDM) diagnosis to delivery. Upon stratification by prepregnancy overweight/obesity, they found that significant associations were only observed for BMI greater than or equal to 25.0. There were no associations observed for moderate intensity exercise.
AHRQ-funded; HS019367.
Citation: Ehrlich SF, Sternfeld B, Krefman AE .
Moderate and vigorous intensity exercise during pregnancy and gestational weight gain in women with gestational diabetes.
Matern Child Health J 2016 Jun;20(6):1247-57. doi: 10.1007/s10995-016-1926-z.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Pregnancy, Women
Lyons EJ, Baranowski T, Basen-Engquist KM
Testing the effects of narrative and play on physical activity among breast cancer survivors using mobile apps: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
This paper described a study to determine the effectiveness of an intervention that combines narrative and gaming to encourage sustained physical activity in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors. The primary outcome of the study is minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity at six months. Other objectively measured outcomes include fitness and physical function. Self-reported outcomes include quality of life, depression, and motivation.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Lyons EJ, Baranowski T, Basen-Engquist KM .
Testing the effects of narrative and play on physical activity among breast cancer survivors using mobile apps: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
BMC Cancer 2016 Mar 9;16:202. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-2244-y.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Comparative Effectiveness, Lifestyle Changes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Telehealth
Stevens VJ, Solberg LI, Bailey SR
Assessing trends in tobacco cessation in diverse patient populations.
This study examined change in tobacco use over 4 years among the general population of patients in six diverse health care organizations using electronic medical record data. It found that among smokers who regularly used these care systems, one in seven had achieved long-term cessation after 4 years. The study shows the practicality of using electronic medical records for monitoring patient smoking status over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS019828.
Citation: Stevens VJ, Solberg LI, Bailey SR .
Assessing trends in tobacco cessation in diverse patient populations.
Nicotine Tob Res 2016 Mar;18(3):275-80. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntv092.
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Keywords: Tobacco Use, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Healthcare Delivery, Lifestyle Changes
Ma J, Rosas LG, Lv N
Precision lifestyle medicine: a new frontier in the science of behavior change and population health.
The precision medicine movement heralds targeted and proactive treatments for precisely characterized disease phenotypes and endotypes to achieve optimal health for individual patients. Precision lifestyle medicine represents a departure from traditional lifestyle intervention models and calls for innovative tools and transformative mechanism-driven strategies to support this new paradigm. The authors further argue that precision lifestyle medicine supports the diversity of individuals in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyles.
AHRQ-funded; HS022702.
Citation: Ma J, Rosas LG, Lv N .
Precision lifestyle medicine: a new frontier in the science of behavior change and population health.
Am J Prev Med 2016 Mar;50(3):395-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.09.035.
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Keywords: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Lifestyle Changes, Lifestyle Changes
King HA, Jeffreys AS, McVay MA
Spouse health behavior outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of a spouse-assisted lifestyle change intervention to improve patient low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
The authors evaluated spouse health behavior outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of a spouse-assisted lifestyle intervention to reduce patient low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and improve patient health behaviors. Participants were 251 spouses of patients from the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. At 11 months, there were no differences in spouse outcomes between intervention and usual care groups for moderate intensity physical activity or dietary intake. To improve spouse outcomes, the authors recommended couple interventions to include spouse behavior change goals and reciprocal support between patients and spouses.
AHRQ-funded; HS000079.
Citation: King HA, Jeffreys AS, McVay MA .
Spouse health behavior outcomes from a randomized controlled trial of a spouse-assisted lifestyle change intervention to improve patient low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
J Behav Med 2014 Dec;37(6):1102-7. doi: 10.1007/s10865-014-9559-4.
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Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Family Health and History, Lifestyle Changes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research