A5013000919- Diabetes Management and Education
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Music Therapy and Health
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Social Media in Health Education
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Health Policy Implementation Science
Pennsylvania State University
2015-2024
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2015-2024
Hershey (United States)
2013-2023
Helsinki University Hospital
2023
University of Helsinki
2023
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
2019
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2019
Ibero American University
2015
General Department of Preventive Medicine
2009-2013
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
2007
The second Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN2) study aimed to assess psychosocial outcomes in people with diabetes across countries for benchmarking.Surveys included new adapted questions from validated questionnaires that health-related quality of life, self-management, attitudes/beliefs, social support priorities improving care. Questionnaires were conducted online, by telephone or person.Participants 8596 adults 17 countries. There significant between-country differences all...
Abstract Coding is a process used in the analysis of qualitative research, which takes time and creativity. Three steps will help facilitate this process: 1. Reading through data creating storyline; 2. Categorizing into codes; 3. Using memos for clarification interpretation. Remembering research question or storyline, while coding keep researcher focused on relevant codes. A dictionary can be to define meaning codes transparent. done using either predetermined (a priori) emergent codes, most...
Guidelines recommend that physicians screen all adults for obesity and offer an intensive counseling behavioral interventions weight loss obese adults. Current trends of weight-related are unknown in the setting US epidemic.To describe primary care physician (PCP) counseling, comparing rates 1995-1996 2007-2008.Data analysis outpatient PCP visits 2007-2008, as reported National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.A total 32,519 adult with PCPs.Rates weight, diet, exercise, a composite variable,...
Abstract Interviewing is a primary way of collecting data in qualitative research to direct the participant responding specific question. In diabetes, this may include “what are reasons that have contributed your success diabetes self-management” or “how do you believe stress impacts blood glucose?” Three types interviews common social health: (1) Structured; (2) semi-structured; and (3) narrative interview. These range format including specified sets questions telling patient stories an...
The objective of this study was to review the evidence about what factors influence user engagement in Internet-based behavioral interventions for chronic illness. We conducted a systematic recent published literature. Searches MEDLINE (using Ovid and PubMed), Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, from January 2000 December 2008, were completed. Additional articles identified searching bibliographies retrieved articles. studies interactive health communication delivered via Internet that, apart...
The objective of this study was to review the evidence about what factors influence user engagement in Internet-based behavioral interventions for chronic illness. We conducted a systematic recent published literature. Searches MEDLINE (using Ovid and PubMed), Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, from January 2000 December 2008, were completed. Additional articles identified searching bibliographies retrieved articles. studies interactive health communication delivered via Internet that, apart...
To identify the psychosocial experiences of diabetes, including negative accounts diabetes and adaptive ways coping from perspective person with diabetes.Participants were 8,596 adults (1,368 type 1 7,228 2 diabetes) in second Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes Needs (DAWN2) study. Qualitative data responses to open-ended survey questions about successes, challenges, wishes for improvement living impactful experiences. Emergent coding developed multinational collaborators identified thematic content...
Study A. Holt RIG, Nicolucci A, Burns KK, et al., on behalf of the DAWN2 Group. Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs second study (DAWN2): cross-national comparisons barriers resources for optimal care—healthcare professional perspective. Diabet Med 2013;30:789–798. Study B. benchmarking diabetes-related psychosocial outcomes people with diabetes. 2013;30:767–777. Study C. indicators family members living 2013;30:778–788. Study D. Peyrot M, Egede LE, Campos C, al. Ethnic differences in...
The purpose of this research was to develop an inclusive evaluation “transformative learning theory” that encompassed varied perspectives transformative learning. We constructed a validated quantitative survey assess the potential outcomes and processes how may be experienced by college-educated adults. Based on review rational/cognitive, extrarational, social/emancipatory transformation theory, reflects assumptions underlying these through items allows used in multiple contexts both inside...
Abstract Researchers need to take data from the spoken text (structured, unstructured, or narrative interviews) written form for analysis. Typically this is handled through deidentifying participants and transcribing data, considered first step in The accuracy of transcription plays a role determining that are analyzed with what degree dependability. Analysis begins after reviewing interview examine whether responding research question related your area interest diabetes, guide needs...
Emerging data suggest that students' attitudes toward older patients may be positively affected by geriatric experiences are not clinically based, but no known interventions have used creative arts to integrate humanistic into medical student education. This 2012 study evaluated whether participating in TimeSlips, a group-based storytelling program involving persons with dementia, improved such patients.The authors administered the Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS) 22 fourth-year students...
To assess differences in psychological outcomes as well risk and protective factors for these among several USA ethnic groups identify correlates of adults with diabetes the second Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes Needs (DAWN2 * ) study.The core DAWN2 sample was supplemented by independent samples specific minority groups, yielding a total 447 White non-Hispanics, 241 African Americans, 194 Hispanics, 173 Chinese Americans (n = 1055). Multivariate analysis examined risk/protective (disease,...
Background: With rising incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses among children and the high levels distress experienced by caregivers these children, caregiver support is becoming increasingly important. Historically, relatively few resources have existed. Increasing use Internet, blogs in particular, has seen a growth peer between with T1D. However, little known about quality information shared on T1D blogs. At same time, such offers new window into what challenges successes experience...
Based on positive deviance (examining the practices of successful individuals), we identified five primary themes from 36 strategies that help to maintain long-term weight loss (weight control) in 61 people. We conducted in-depth interviews determine what individuals did and/or thought about regularly control their weight. The included weight-control related (a) nutrition: increase water, fruit, and vegetable intake, consistent meal timing content; (b) physical activity: follow track an...
In this narrative exploration of meaning making through the use creative arts, we recorded experiences 8 women with type 1 diabetes. Through a conceptual framework expression as way knowing, designed study to evoke affective and metaphorical connections The initial interview findings reflected experience participants, three primary themes emerging: experiencing negative emotions about diabetes, putting positive "spin" on make meaning, resisting against diabetes medical approach. During arts...
To evaluate whether medical student participation in TimeSlips (TS), a creative group-based storytelling program, with persons affected by dementia would improve attitudes toward this patient population.Fifteen fourth-year students from Penn State College of Medicine participated month-long regimen TS sessions at retirement community. Student course evaluations were analyzed the conclusion program to examine perceived qualitative changes attitude.Qualitative data revealed insights into...
The aim of this study was to describe the perspectives diabetes care professionals regarding roles and responsibilities people with (PWD), health (HCPs), larger society improve provision person-centered care.The survey contained open-ended items about challenges of, successes wishes for improvements in treating adults diabetes. All responses were systematically coded using a schema developed validated through multinational collaboration.Participants 4785 (physicians, nurses, dietitians) from...
To evaluate the impact of a new electronic handoff tool for emergency department to medicine ward patient transfers over 1-year period.Prospective mixed-methods analysis data submitted by residents following admitting shifts before and after eSignout implementation.University-based, tertiary-care hospital.Internal resident physicians patients from department.An (eSignout) utilizing automated paging communication responsibility acceptance without mandatory verbal between providers.(i)...