ABSTRACT Objective: Given the social constraints imposed by a gluten‐free diet, it can be hypothesized that children with celiac disease (CD) living in United States have reduced health‐related quality of life (HRQOL); however, there is no validated CD‐specific HRQOL instrument for States. The goals this study were to develop and validate 8 18 years age CD report these using both generic‐ disease‐specific instruments. Methods: This was prospective focus group methodology then administered...

A gluten-free diet (GFD) is the treatment for celiac disease (CD), but due to its complexity, dietitian referral uniformly recommended. We surveyed patients with CD determine if use associated quality of life, symptom severity, or GFD adherence. The survey utilized three validated CD-specific instruments: life (CD-QOL), index (CSI) and adherence test (CDAT). Four hundred thirteen biopsy-proven were eligible inclusion. majority (77%) female mean BMI was 24.1. Over three-quarters (326, 79%)...

A gluten-free diet is the treatment for celiac disease, but pharmaceutical agents are being developed. The level of interest amongst patients in using a medication to treat disease unknown. This study examined disease.A questionnaire was distributed and data were collected on demographics, presentation, medication. Three validated disease-specific instruments incorporated: Celiac Disease Associated Quality Life, Symptom Index, Dietary Adherence Test.Responses received from 365 individuals...

People living with Long Term Neurological Conditions (LTNCs) value peer support and social activities. Psychological wellbeing enables them to manage their condition. Social prescribing is a formal process of referring patients link worker co-design plan improve health wellbeing. Intervention involves supporting participation in activities based within the individual's local community. This study aimed explore barriers enablers accessing for people LTNCs (plwLTNCs).A total four focus groups...

There has been increasing interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) general population. Little is known about CAM patients with celiac disease (CD).We aimed to determine demographics clinical characteristics biopsy-proven CD who dietary supplements treat their symptoms.CD completed a questionnaire on demographics, types supplement use, attitudes toward CAM, 3 validated scales: CD-related Quality Of Life (CD-QOL), Symptoms Index (CSI), Adherence Test (CDAT).Of 423...

Purpose People living with Motor Neurone Disease (plwMND) have emphasised the importance of psychological support and well-being in helping them manage their condition. Social prescribing is a formal process referring patients largely socioeconomic psychosocial issues to link worker co-design plan improve health well-being. Intervention involves supporting engagement meaningful activities based within individual's local community. This pilot project aimed explore application social plwMND....

A concept is a thought or complicated mental illustration of phenomenon. Concepts are essential in research development as they described the building blocks theory. The occurrence near death experiences (NDEs) not an innovative subject. Parallels have existed early Bible and Plato's Republic. NDE was given further consideration 1975 by Dr Raymond Moody who initiated interest from general public researchers alike, with his book Life after Life.This paper will use strategy analysis to find...

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate screening practices for celiac disease in patients with type 1 diabetes across North America. research question investigated whether centers screen more frequently than other facilities. Research Design and Methods A survey 27 questions on designed by experts diabetes. Surveys were sent email educators dietitians throughout the United States Canada between December 2010 May 2011. Results There 514 respondents from 484 endocrine clinics,...

In response to a decline in individual residents’ performance and overall program on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE), authors’ department initiated daily literature reading coupled with weekly tests assigned material. The goal of this study was assess effect scores training program’s OITE scores. consisted review articles from Journal American Academy Surgeons, followed by written examination consisting multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions. All were selected all...

Abstract Background People living with Long Term Neurological Conditions (LTNCs) value peer support and social activities. Psychological wellbeing enables them to manage their condition. Social prescribing is a formal process of referring patients link worker co-design plan improve health wellbeing. Intervention involves supporting participation in activities based within the individual’s local community. This study aimed explore barriers enablers accessing for people LTNCs (plwLTNCs)....

Purpose: There have been no studies on whether beans are contaminated with gluten, a concern for people celiac disease. Beans which naturally gluten-free, however, at risk of contamination as they crop rotated both wheat and barley not routinely tested gluten content. We conducted study to investigate gluten. Methods: Seven samples were purchased in October 2010. Samples included lentils, black beans, chick peas, split peas from two popular manufacturers. All seven labeled “may contain...

Patients considered asymptomatic after acquired brain injury (ABI) may be exhibiting undetected cognitive deficits which can lead to problems with everyday tasks. Current screening tools focus on and not functional impact. This cross-sectional feasibility study aimed explore the use of a bedside tool: Cognitive Functional Performance Measure (CFPM). Drawing occupational therapy theory principles, CFPM offers multi-disciplinary team unique tool trigger referral therapy. A sample patients ABI...