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Nutrition & Dietetics
Keiko Matsuzaki, Nobuko Fukushima, Yutaka Saito, Naoya Matsumoto, Mayu Nagaoka, Yousuke Katsuda, Shin-Ichiro Miura
Summary: Long-term nutrition counseling based on behavioral modification stages (BMS) improved salt intake and blood pressure in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially in non-drinkers. However, increased salt intake in drinkers may counteract the benefits of blood pressure improvement. Temperance and low-sodium intake are essential for controlling blood pressure, particularly for drinkers.
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Education & Educational Research
Emily Magallanes, Ahana Sen, Milette Siler, Jaclyn Albin
Summary: Participating in a culinary medicine elective can significantly improve medical students' confidence in discussing nutrition with patients, familiarity with the Mediterranean diet, and understanding of the role of dietitians in patient care.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Taihei Suzuki, Masahide Mizobuchi, Shunsuke Yoshida, Narumi Terado, Shugo Aoki, Nozomi Sato, Hirokazu Honda
Summary: This study describes a case of severe osteoporosis in a patient undergoing hemodialysis, in which the administration of romosozumab improved bone metabolic markers and ameliorated the decrease in bone mineral density.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rebecca D. Russell, Lucinda J. Black, Andrea Begley
Summary: This scoping review explored the nutrition education programs implemented for adults with neurological diseases and found a lack of evidence in this area. Many published programs do not meet best practice principles, highlighting the need for more programs that align with these principles to assess their effectiveness in behavior change.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sefika Tugba Yangoz, Zeynep Ozer, Ilkay Boz
Summary: Educational and self-management interventions have a beneficial effect on adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients, with no significant difference between the two. It is recommended to clearly define and apply these interventions in routine clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Lee-Fang Teong, Ban-Hock Khor, Hi-Ming Ng, Sharmela Sahathevan, Kristo Radion Purba, Sreelakshmi Sankara Narayanan, Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor, Bak-Leong Goh, Boon-Cheak Bee, Rosnawati Yahya, Sunita Bavanandan, Zaimi Wahab, Sadanah Aqashiah Mazlan, Karuthan Chinna, Zaki Morad, Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud, Tilakavati Karupaiah
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a phosphate mobile app in hemodialysis patients. The results showed that using the app can reduce serum phosphorus levels, improve patients' knowledge about phosphate, and enhance phosphate binder adherence. The app's effectiveness was comparable to a one-off dietitian intervention.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
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Education & Educational Research
Jennifer Schindler-Ruwisch, Mackenzie Gordon
Summary: The study shows that simple signage interventions can effectively promote healthy eating behaviors in a college dining hall setting. Nudging students to select healthier beverage and dessert options can improve student health.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Trey Keel, Doreen M. Olvet, Marie Cavuoto Petrizzo, Janice T. John, Rebecca Dougherty, Eva M. Sheridan
Summary: The study suggests that clinical nutrition workshops can effectively enhance students' medical knowledge, comfort, and confidence in providing nutritional counseling. After the workshops, students demonstrated high levels of satisfaction and learning outcomes.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haijun Guo, Dung Phung, Cordia Chu
Summary: The study found a significant increase in sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption among Chinese children, influenced by socio-economic, demographic, physical activity level, food preference, and parental factors. The mother's SSB consumption was identified as the strongest predictor of children's SSB consumption. Future strategies to reduce SSB consumption among children should take into account these factors.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elvira Muratalieva, Mehrigiul Ablezova, Tolkun Djamangulova, Tobias Hoffarth, Katarzyna Kissimova-Skarbek, Silke Graeser, Mathieu Nendaz, David Beran
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of WHO Package of Essential Interventions on NCDs (PEN) on health education and counselling at primary healthcare in Kyrgyzstan. The interventions involved information diffusion in primary care facilities and communities by trained volunteers. The results showed that the population's knowledge and behavior improved in intervention areas, indicating the effectiveness of PEN in promoting healthy behavior and potentially preventing NCDs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Julie M. Hess, Madeline E. Comeau
Summary: The study assessed the quality and nutrient adequacy of sample vegan and dairy-free vegetarian menus developed based on adaptations of the 2000 kcal vegetarian dietary pattern from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The findings revealed that these sample menus contained enough servings of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, dairy, and oils, but did not provide enough vitamin D, vitamin E, choline, zinc (for males), and iron (for females). Careful planning is required to ensure adequate intake of these micronutrients when following vegan and ovo-vegetarian diets.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Ana Silvia Flores-Vazquez, Norma Patricia Rodriguez-Rocha, Dulce Daniela Herrera-Echauri, Gabriela Macedo-Ojeda
Summary: This study aims to summarize the evidence from studies conducted on adolescents, evaluating the impact of educational nutrition interventions based on behavior change theories or models in school settings. The findings indicate that these interventions have a positive influence on adolescents' eating behavior.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Karla L. Hanson, Xiangqi Meng, Leah C. Volpe, Stephanie Jilcott Pitts, Yvonne Bravo, Jennifer Tiffany, Rebecca A. Seguin-Fowler
Summary: The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in the U.S. provides coupons for the purchase of fruit and vegetables to specific populations. The New York State FMNP Education Event Guide aims to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption by providing information and cooking demonstrations at farmers' markets. The study found that most farmers' market shoppers participated in the education events, but these events did not have a significant impact on their shopping and eating behaviors. However, participants believed that the events positively impacted their knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yan Song, Jing Wang, Huan Liu, Xiaolan Chen, Minqi Zhan
Summary: Research has shown that the diet of Chinese patients undergoing hemodialysis is strongly influenced by cultural factors. Chinese traditional dietary habits, as well as cultural preferences and taboos, play a significant role in shaping their food choices. Additionally, social culture impacts their eating behaviors and knowledge acquisition. Culturally sensitive interventions are urgently needed to improve diet intake in this population.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Pei-Ching Chang, Shao-Yu Tai, Chia-Lin Hsu, Aileen Tsai, Jen-Fen Fu, I-Kuan Wang, Cheng-Hao Weng, Tzung-Hai Yen
Summary: The study found a prevalence of 7.8% of torus mandibularis among hemodialysis patients, with younger age and higher blood phosphate level being significant predictors. Patients with torus mandibularis often had poor oral hygiene and experienced tooth loss.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Cosette Fakih El Khoury, Rik Crutzen, Jos M. G. A. Schols, Ruud J. G. Halfens, Mirey Karavetian
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Myriam Abboud, Rana Rizk, Fatme AlAnouti, Dimitrios Papandreou, Suzan Haidar, Nadine Mahboub
Summary: Evidence shows that co-supplementation of vitamin D and probiotics yields greater health benefits than its comparators in various diseases, including improved disease severity, mental health, metabolic parameters, inflammation, and antioxidative capacity, and reduced healthcare utilization. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine the optimal form, composition, and frequency of this co-supplementation.
Review
Economics
Jalal Dahham, Rana Rizk, Ingrid Kremer, Silvia M. A. A. Evers, Mickael Hiligsmann
Summary: The study identified and reviewed the cost of illness of multiple sclerosis (MS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), revealing variations in cost estimates mainly due to differences in the inclusion of costs of disease-modifying therapies, methodological choices, and perspectives adopted. Costs increased with disease severity, with similar cost ratios across different levels of MS severity. MS drug costs were the main driver for less severe MS, while direct non-medical costs and indirect costs increased with greater disease severity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mirey Karavetian, Mona S. Hashim, Wafa Ayesh, Leila C. Ismail, Cosette F. El Khoury
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition upon admission to hospitals in the United Arab Emirates using the GLIM diagnostic criteria, and to evaluate the role of muscle strength in the accuracy of this diagnosis. Results showed that 58.22% of patients were diagnosed with malnutrition, with low muscle strength considered as a proxy for muscle mass under the phenotypic criteria. The study suggests a direction for future research on the feasibility and practicality of the GLIM criteria, as well as the validation of muscle strength as a diagnostic criterion for malnutrition across different populations.
CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jalal Dahham, Rana Rizk, Mickael Hiligsmann, Caroline Daccache, Samia J. Khoury, Hala Darwish, Silvia Evers, Ingrid Kremer
Summary: This study in Lebanon estimates the societal costs and quality-of-life burden of MS using a bottom-up approach, with data collected through face-to-face interviews. The methods used in this study could potentially be applied in similar LMICs, contributing to future research in this field. Recommendations and challenges are discussed, providing insights for conducting high-quality burden-of-illness studies in LMICs.
EXPERT REVIEW OF PHARMACOECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Myriam Abboud, Suzan Haidar, Nadine Mahboub, Dimitrios Papandreou, Fatme Al Anouti, Rana Rizk
Summary: In a sample of Lebanese adults, serum Vitamin D was not associated with IBS symptoms, adding to the controversy in this field.
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Economics
Jalal Dahham, Ingrid Kremer, Mickael Hiligsmann, Kamal Hamdan, Abdallah Nassereddine, Silvia M. A. A. Evers, Rana Rizk
Summary: This paper discusses the steps taken to overcome price fluctuations in cost valuation during times of financial and economic crisis and provides empirical recommendations on cost valuation that are particularly relevant in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Murielle Abou-Samra, Koen Venema, Carole Ayoub Moubareck, Mirey Karavetian
Summary: This cross-sectional analysis examined the association of peptide hormones with obesity markers, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. The study found that obese individuals had higher levels of leptin, insulin, insulin resistance, and triglycerides, while normal-weight individuals had higher levels of ghrelin.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nadine Mahboub, Rana Rizk, Cynthia George Farsoun, Nanne de Vries
Summary: Substance use disorder affects the nutritional status and eating habits of drug users, leading to malnutrition. This study investigated the patterns and determinants of weight gain in drug users undergoing treatment in Lebanon. The majority of participants gained weight, with a mean weight gain of 5.9 kg. Factors associated with weight gain included previous treatment attempts, duration of current treatment, and pre-treatment body mass index. Health promotion programs are needed to improve treatment outcomes and reduce the risk of relapse.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Myriam Abboud, Rana Rizk, Suzan Haidar, Nadine Mahboub, Dimitrios Papandreou
Summary: This study found no association between serum vitamin D levels and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Male sex and older age were associated with higher odds of having MetS, while vitamin D was not significantly associated with MetS.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Jalal Dahham, Mickael Hiligsmann, Ingrid Kremer, Samia J. Khoury, Hala Darwish, Hassan Hosseini, Silvia Evers, Rana Rizk
Summary: This study assessed the societal costs of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Lebanon, categorized by disease severity. The study revealed a significant economic burden of MS on the Lebanese healthcare system and society.
EXPERT REVIEW OF PHARMACOECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Caroline Daccache, Rita Karam, Silvia M. A. A. Evers, Mickael Hiligsmann, Rana Rizk
Summary: This report presents the process of developing the Lebanese Economic Evaluation Guideline (LEEG) and provides relevant material for future guideline developers. The development of the LEEG followed the proposed process by the World Health Organization, including setting up a Guideline Development Group, conducting systematic reviews, and involving international experts. The final version of the LEEG will be made available for public consultation.
EXPERT REVIEW OF PHARMACOECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Cosette Fakih El Khoury, Rik Crutzen, Jos M. G. A. Schols, Ruud J. G. Halfens, Mirey Karavetian
Summary: This study investigated the potential efficacy of a mobile app for phosphorus management in hemodialysis patients. Results indicated that the app helped improve patients' dietary knowledge and choices, showing potential to enhance dietary quality among patients.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nadine Mahboub, Rana Rizk, Nanne de Vries
Summary: The study in Lebanon on PWUD undergoing treatment for recovery found that most of the participants had good nutritional status, but over half of them gained weight during treatment, especially in the rehabilitation group. Biochemical parameters were within normal ranges, but the majority of participants exhibited poor quality sleep during treatment.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fatme AlAnouti, Myriam Abboud, Dimitrios Papandreou, Nadine Mahboub, Suzan Haidar, Rana Rizk
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noora Jawad, Faisal F. Hakeem, Wael Sabbah
Summary: This study aims to examine socioeconomic and ethnic variations in the provision of health advice by dental professionals. The findings indicate the prominent roles of education level, ethnicity, and smoking status in the provision of health advice. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to promote equity and cultural competence in delivering health advice in dental settings.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Miles, Bernadette O'Neill, Shuangyu Li
Summary: This study conducted a meta-ethnography to identify and synthesize guidance for optimizing feedback interactions in undergraduate clinical communication simulations. The findings led to the development of a new Feedback Kidney Model, which can guide medical education and future research on feedback in promoting learning. Incorporating meta-cognitive training and utilizing the model can help improve students' learning and communication with patients through on-site face-to-face feedback.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen Van de Velde, Ann Van Hecke, Kristof Eeckloo, Simon Malfait
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of experience-based co-design as a method for designing bedside handover in mental health care, and finds that it is a suitable method for enhancing patient involvement in nursing handovers in a general hospital's mental healthcare unit.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yasmine Probst, Maddison Luscombe, Marta Hilfischer, Vivienne Guan, Lauren Houston
Summary: This study explores the interpretation of MS-targeted nutrition messages using semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that dietary changes made by patients with MS after diagnosis are a coping mechanism to address uncertainty, fear of disease progression, and the risk of relapse. The admiration and skepticism towards extremist MS diets depend on individual vulnerability and support from healthcare professionals. The unique MS journey influences the interpretation of the messages, driven by engagement, practicality, and credibility.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aisha T. Langford, Kerli Orellana, Nancy Buderer, Katerina Andreadis, Stephen K. Williams
Summary: This study examined the associations between digital health, sociodemographic factors, and medical conditions on patient-centered communication (PCC). The results suggested that age, education level, household income, and history of hypertension were related to the quality of PCC.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle Huisman, Taylor Burrows, Louise Sweeney, Kirsty Bannister, Rona Moss-Morris
Summary: This study found limited information on symptoms during remission of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on readily searchable patient websites, which fails to adequately explain the persistence of symptoms during remission for patients.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bethan Benwell, Maria Erofeeva, Catrin S. Rhys
Summary: This study examined how language choices made by call handlers affect the progress of complaint calls and the stance of the callers. The findings showed that displaying affiliation at relevant moments in the conversation helps advance the call and de-escalate the complaint, while the absence or misplacement of affiliation may lead to escalation. Early intervention in establishing affiliation with the caller's concerns and reasoning is crucial for de-escalation.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah V. Hantzmon, Clemontina A. Davenport, Maya N. Das Gupta, Temi A. Adekunle, Sarah E. Gaither, Maren K. Olsen, Sandro O. Pinheiro, Kimberly S. Johnson, Hannah Mahoney, Allison Falls, Lauren Lloyd, Kathryn I. Pollak
Summary: This study examined the impact of racial differences on patient trust and distrust in physician-patient interactions through audio-recorded cardiologist-patient encounters. The results showed that Black patients had lower expressions of trust and a higher level of guardedness compared to White patients. It suggests that White clinicians can improve communication with Black patients to increase expressions of trust.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caitlin S. Sayegh, Ellen Iverson, Karen K. Macdonell, Shinyi Wu, Marvin Belzer
Summary: This study applied a Supportive Accountability Model to examine youth's perception of remote human coaching and automated reminders for medication adherence. The findings indicated that both coaching and automated reminders were effective in improving adherence, with coaching being viewed as more potent and engaging. Phone calls enhanced the sense of supportive accountability, but texts were more convenient and flexible. Individual preferences varied.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer Necci Dineen, Mitchell Doucette, Mekaila Carey, Kerri M. Raissian
Summary: This paper aims to understand the facilitators and barriers perceived by general practice physicians in initiating anticipatory guidance around firearm safety. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 GPs to explore their perspectives. Barriers to providing secure firearm storage counseling include inadequate screening mechanisms, limited understanding of who is at risk for firearm injury, time pressures, concerns about patient receptivity, and a need for training. Structural issues need to be addressed before focusing on how to have conversations about firearm safety.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Henrike J. Westerink, Cato C. Bresser, Mirjam M. Garvelink, Cornelia F. van Udenkraan, Ouisam Zouitni, Hans A. J. Bart, Philip J. van der Wees, Paul B. van der Nat
Summary: This study aims to explore the perspectives and needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients regarding the use of outcome data in consultations. The findings indicate that HCPs do not routinely use aggregated outcome data in consultations due to various barriers. Patients, however, consider aggregated outcome data important but have different preferences based on their health conditions.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bronwyn Newman, Mashreka Sarwar, Ashfaq Chauhan, Reema Harrison
Summary: Co-facilitation presents an opportunity to address inequity in codesign, and through our experiences in the CanEngage project, we have identified three mechanisms to promote equity.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre Vaagan, Mette Haaland-Overby, Alison Axisa Eriksen, Kari Fredriksen, Vibeke Stenov, Cecilie Varsi, Brynja Ingadottir, Bryan Richard Cleal, Anita Royneberg Alvheim, Karl Fredrik Westermann, Hilde Stromme, Olof Birna Kristjansdottir
Summary: This study summarizes the recent evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of videoconference group-based patient and caregiver education. The results suggest that this education approach is highly feasible and acceptable, and may improve health outcomes for participants. However, the evidence of effectiveness is limited and the quality of studies varies. Further research is needed to establish the effectiveness of this education approach for different patient and caregiver groups.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Momoka Igarashi, Takayuki Kawaguchi, Takuma Shiozawa, Sosei Yamaguchi
Summary: The study aims to identify conversation topics, who initiated the topics, and differences in topics with and without the use of a shared decision-making (SDM) tool in psychiatric outpatient consultations. The findings show that daily life issues, especially related to work, were the main topics discussed, and the SDM tool seems to facilitate discussion of patients' concerns.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiwei Luna Wu, Grace Ellen Brannon
Summary: This study explores how patient-centered communication, media, and organizational factors influence patients' intentions to use telehealth. The findings suggest that positive healthcare experiences, organizational support, and quality media designs are associated with telehealth adoption.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
