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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 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedBoles RE, Yun L, Hambidge SJ, et al.
Influencing the home food and activity environment of families of preschool children receiving home-based treatment for obesity.
The goal of this study was to characterize the home food and activity environments of overweight and obese preschool-aged children from low socioeconomic status Latino families. It showed that despite a small, but significant reduction in preschool BMI for a subsample, families showed little change in the home food and activity environment.
AHRQ-funded; HS021138.
Citation: Boles RE, Yun L, Hambidge SJ, et al..
Influencing the home food and activity environment of families of preschool children receiving home-based treatment for obesity.
Clin Pediatr 2015 Dec;54(14):1387-90. doi: 10.1177/0009922815570614..
Keywords: Obesity, Children/Adolescents, Nutrition, Obesity: Weight Management, Family Health and History
Hurst DM, Oster ME, Smith S
Is clinic visit frequency associated with weight gain during the interstage period? A report from the Joint Council on Congenital Heart Disease National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative (JCCHD-NPCQIC).
The researchers sought to determine whether frequency of outpatient clinic visits correlated with weight gain in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome or variant during the interstage period between discharge from stage I palliation and presentation for stage II palliation . There was no correlation between interstage visit frequency and change in weight-for-age z-score in this patient population.
AHRQ-funded; HS016957.
Citation: Hurst DM, Oster ME, Smith S .
Is clinic visit frequency associated with weight gain during the interstage period? A report from the Joint Council on Congenital Heart Disease National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative (JCCHD-NPCQIC).
Pediatr Cardiol 2015 Oct;36(7):1382-5. doi: 10.1007/s00246-015-1169-6.
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Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Obesity: Weight Management, Heart Disease and Health, Ambulatory Care and Surgery
Gill LE, Bartels SJ, Batsis JA
Weight management in older adults.
This overview highlights the challenges and implications of measuring adiposity in older adults and the dangers and benefits of weight loss in this population and provides an overview of the new Medicare Obesity Benefit. In addition, it provide a summary of outcomes from successful weight loss interventions for older adults and discuss implications for advancing clinical practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS0217695.
Citation: Gill LE, Bartels SJ, Batsis JA .
Weight management in older adults.
Curr Obes Rep 2015 Sep;4(3):379-88. doi: 10.1007/s13679-015-0161-z.
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Keywords: Elderly, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Medicare
Azar KM, Chung S, Wang EJ
Impact of education on weight in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: every little bit helps.
The researchers sought to evaluate the benefit of participation in more limited counseling and/or education among individuals with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in more modest real-world clinical settings. The average weight loss of patients who received counseling/education alone during the follow-up period (up to three years post-exposure to participation) was 6.3 lbs., and, if received with medication prescription, 8.1 lbs. The weight loss associated with medication was only 3.5 lbs.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815.
Citation: Azar KM, Chung S, Wang EJ .
Impact of education on weight in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: every little bit helps.
PLoS One 2015 Jun 8;10(6):e0129348. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0129348..
Keywords: Diabetes, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Lifestyle Changes, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management
Romanelli RJ, Chung S, Pu J
Comparative effectiveness of early versus delayed metformin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
The purpose of this study was to quantify the effectiveness of early versus delayed initiation of metformin monotherapy on glycemic control (measured by change in HbA1c) and weight modification (change in body mass index [BMI]). It found that treatment with metformin earlier in the course of type 2 diabetes is associated with better glycemic control, more pronounced weight reduction, and a lower risk for therapy intensification than delayed treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815.
Citation: Romanelli RJ, Chung S, Pu J .
Comparative effectiveness of early versus delayed metformin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2015 Apr;108(1):170-8. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2014.12.019..
Keywords: Diabetes, Medication, Comparative Effectiveness, Obesity: Weight Management, Outcomes
Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Lyons EE
Evaluation of care management intensity and bariatric surgical weight loss.
This study examined the effect of pre- and postoperative care management on weight loss following bariatric surgery. It found no statistically significant associations between either preoperative or postoperative care management intensity and postoperative change in body mass index at year 1 or year 2. Results were limited by heterogeneity of care management across sites and an inability to assess adherence to care management programs.
AHRQ-funded; HS019912.
Citation: Polsky S, Donahoo WT, Lyons EE .
Evaluation of care management intensity and bariatric surgical weight loss.
Am J Manag Care 2015 Mar;21(3):182-9..
Keywords: Care Management, Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Surgery
Daubresse M, Alexander GC
The uphill battle facing antiobesity drugs.
The authors argue that the barriers faced by individual anorectic products belie larger regulatory and clinical challenges to their mainstream adoption, and contribute to the irony that despite American’s penchant for high rates of pharmaceutical use, obesity drugs have fared remarkably poorly in the market.
AHRQ-funded; HS0189960.
Citation: Daubresse M, Alexander GC .
The uphill battle facing antiobesity drugs.
Int J Obes 2015 Mar;39(3):377-8. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2014.169..
Keywords: Obesity, Medication, Obesity: Weight Management, Policy
McVay MA, Jeffreys AS, King HA
The relationship between pretreatment dietary composition and weight loss during a randomised trial of different diet approaches.
Identifying pretreatment dietary habits that are associated with weight-loss intervention outcomes could help guide individuals’ selection of weight-loss approach among competing options. This study concluded that selection of a weight-loss approach on the basis of pretreatment macronutrient intake is unlikely to improve weight outcomes at the end of a 1-year treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS000079.
Citation: McVay MA, Jeffreys AS, King HA .
The relationship between pretreatment dietary composition and weight loss during a randomised trial of different diet approaches.
J Hum Nutr Diet 2015 Feb;28 Suppl 2:16-23. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12188..
Keywords: Nutrition, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Outcomes, Comparative Effectiveness
Shaikh U, Berrong J, Nettiksimmons J
Impact of electronic health record clinical decision support on the management of pediatric obesity.
The investigators assessed the impact of electronic health record-based clinical decision support in improving the diagnosis and management of pediatric obesity. They found a statistically significant increase in the diagnosis of overweight/obesity, scheduling of follow-up appointments, frequency of ordering recommended laboratory investigations, and assessment and counseling for nutrition and physical activity.
AHRQ-funded; HS018567.
Citation: Shaikh U, Berrong J, Nettiksimmons J .
Impact of electronic health record clinical decision support on the management of pediatric obesity.
Am J Med Qual 2015 Jan-Feb;30(1):72-80. doi: 10.1177/1062860613517926.
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Keywords: Care Management, Children/Adolescents, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management