Excellence in patient care is achieved through the very latest in technological advancements such... more Excellence in patient care is achieved through the very latest in technological advancements such as assistive robots. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the use of assistive robots in various health care settings. The article includes a discussion of the strengths and limitations for noninteractive and interactive robots in health care and a summary of
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing / Sigma Theta Tau, 2002
To develop a model of psychosocial and environmental influences on physical activity and psychoph... more To develop a model of psychosocial and environmental influences on physical activity and psychophysiological health outcomes in women. A structural equation model was evaluated. Variables included 13 predictors (perceived benefits to exercise, self-efficacy, goal setting, restructuring plans, relapse prevention, social support, work hassles, community hassles, family hassles, age, race, income, and education), two mediator variables assessing physical activity (performance, physical activity level), and three health outcome variables (body size, vigor, and fatigue). A cross-sectional sample of 198, self-described sedentary women aged 30-60 years completed several paper-and-pencil tests, after which they were assessed physiologically by means of performance on a 1-mile walk, BMI, and percentage of body fat measurements. Overall, the model showed good fit. Self-efficacy, age, race, and income correlated with physical performance, and restructuring plans, relapse prevention, and age re...
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing / Sigma Theta Tau, 2008
Increasing evidence has indicated that people might be differentially influenced by intervention ... more Increasing evidence has indicated that people might be differentially influenced by intervention programs. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to identify groups of women who responded differently to a walking intervention. Data used in this secondary analysis were collected in a longitudinal study of a counseling intervention to increase walking among 248 initially sedentary women. A latent growth-mixture modeling approach was used to assess treatment effects on growth in physical activity and mood over time. Subgroups of participants who were responsive versus those who were nonresponsive to intervention were also identified. Logistic-regression analysis was conducted to confirm group membership and identify predictors associated with the identified subgroups. Two subgroups (responders, nonresponders) were identified separately for physical activity and mood. Using several variables as predictors of group memberships, 92%-95% of the cases were correctly classified. The curr...
The purpose of this article was to determine whether medical home associated with reduction in em... more The purpose of this article was to determine whether medical home associated with reduction in emergency department utilization by children with special health care needs. The study comprised 40 723 children participating in the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. For whole sample, presence of medical home was not associated with a decrease in emergency department (ED) utilization. However, children aged 0 to 5 years and those with severe functional limitations derived the most benefit from a medical home. Presence of medical home for severely limited children was associated with fewer ED visits (odds ratio, 0.59; 95% confidence interval, 0.50-0.70). Additional studies are warranted to explore specific components of a medical home and ED use.
The objective of this study was to determine (a) activity preferences for low-income sedentary ur... more The objective of this study was to determine (a) activity preferences for low-income sedentary urban African American older adults and (b) information needed to deliver a lay physical activity intervention in the community for this population. This descriptive qualitative study used six focus groups. Participants were African American, 55 and older, had low incomes, and had sedentary behavior. Physical activity themes included excitement/emotion for physical activity, group physical activity, and location of physical activity. Themes regarding aspects of being a lay community health worker included beneficial service, uncertainty, logistics concerns, and delivery method preferences. The findings from this study will provide the basis for an intervention for low-income sedentary African American older adults. Preferences for physical activity, concerns about and supports needed for individuals to serve as lay community health workers, various types of training materials, and preferre...
Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community, Jan 31, 2013
The international physical inactivity epidemic among children has contributed to child obesity. S... more The international physical inactivity epidemic among children has contributed to child obesity. Schools can be an effective source of physical activity opportunity. A cross-sectional sample of 1306 American children was drawn from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics - Child Development Supplement, 2007. The aim of this study was to determine the role of in-school physical activity on body mass index (BMI) percentile among middle and high school-aged children. Multinomial logistic regression was used to assess the associations between the independent variable, physical activity, and the dependent variable, BMI percentile. After adjusting for covariates, children who had no physical activity during physical education (PE) were much more likely to be obese than normal weight in comparison with those who met the US national requirements (odds ratio = 1.58, confidence interval = 1.14, 2.20). This study suggests that meeting US national guidelines for PE-related physical activity may be ef...
The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses, 2002
The article describes the use of a model for community health nursing care applied to an integrat... more The article describes the use of a model for community health nursing care applied to an integrated asthma intervention program in an inner-city context. Asthma is a chronic childhood disease with broad physical, social, and economic impact on children, families, and communities. Despite recent advances in asthma understanding and treatment, morbidity and mortality continue to rise. This model suggests ways to combine individual, family, school, and community interventions to enhance coordination and increase the impact of services. It outlines needs and opportunities for collegial collaboration between professional nurses in varied practice settings. Application of the model to the management of asthma in the urban setting demonstrates the potential to produce significant improvement in the management of conditions such as asthma and highlights the key role that school nurses play.
The purpose of this study was to examine dietary patterns and cardiovascular risk factors in Hisp... more The purpose of this study was to examine dietary patterns and cardiovascular risk factors in Hispanic adults living in Southwest Detroit. A descriptive design was used. Self-report baseline data were collected using The Rate Your Plate and Personal Health Risk Assessment questionnaires. A nonrandom sample of 32 Mexican American adults was recruited from a large Roman Catholic Church in Southwest Detroit. Participants were selected if they were enrolled in the larger parent research study to test the effects of a lay health educator intervention and planned to participate in the nutrition education portion of the intervention. Unhealthy eating patterns outnumbered heart healthy eating practices. The majority used higher fat salad dressings; ate fried foods, sweets, and high fat snacks; consumed greater than the desired amounts of regular cheese; drank whole milk; and ate few fruits and vegetables. Lack of physical activity, being overweight, and exposure to second-hand smoke were the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors. The data suggest that effective community-based heart disease prevention programs that emphasize risk factor screening and cardiovascular risk reduction through heart healthy eating are needed.
... Experts from such fields as nursing, medicine, psychology, economics, social work, and statis... more ... Experts from such fields as nursing, medicine, psychology, economics, social work, and statistics combine resources and talent to collaborate on projects in areas of shared interest. ... Responsibilities of all members are to be decided at project beginning. ...
We examined use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for health and well-being by olde... more We examined use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for health and well-being by older women and men. Data were from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, representing 89.5 million Americans ages 50+. Multivariate logistic regression accounted for the survey design. For general health, 52 million people used CAM. The numbers for immune function, physical performance, and energy were 21.6,
We studied praying for health using data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (n = 10,0... more We studied praying for health using data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (n = 10,096), representing 89.6 million Americans ages 50+. Unadjusted analysis and multivariate logistic regression accounted for the survey design. Nearly 49.4 million older adults prayed for health. African Americans and Hispanics were more much likely to do so than whites, with adjusted odds ratios 2.79
Gender and race differences in preventive health behavior have been examined in several studies. ... more Gender and race differences in preventive health behavior have been examined in several studies. A few race- and gender-specific studies of health-promoting activities have been conducted although none of these specifically addresses race, female gender, obesity, and health-promoting activities. Such a study would fill an important gap in the literature. To examine the effects of race and obesity on health-promoting behaviors in women. A comparative descriptive design was used with two levels of body size (obese and nonobese) and two levels of race (African American and European American). Obese women scored lower than nonobese women on all Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) scales. African American women scored lower than European women only on nutrition. Health promotion counseling should be considered for all obese women because obesity may be a mediating variable between race and health-promoting behaviors.
The literature indicates that mood is an important predictor of physical and psychological well-b... more The literature indicates that mood is an important predictor of physical and psychological well-being. Mood influences a person's health perceptions, treatment compliance, and recovery. Given the importance of mood as an outcome, it is important to identify predictors of mood. The current study examined physical activity, social support, and family structure as determinants of mood among women who had recently begun a walking program. Two hundred and fifty-nine European-American and African-American women between the ages of 30 and 60 participated in the study. A significant positive relation was found between physical activity, social support, and mood, while a negative relation was found between number of children and mood. Hierarchical regression revealed that physical activity, social support of friends, mari- tal status, and number of children were significant predictors of women's mood. Race moderated the relation between number of children and mood. This study suggests that physical activity, social support, and family may be important factors in the psychological well-being of women.
Wolters Kluwer Health may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed to maint... more Wolters Kluwer Health may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without your express consent. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. ... School of Medicine (Dr Nies) and the ...
Excellence in patient care is achieved through the very latest in technological advancements such... more Excellence in patient care is achieved through the very latest in technological advancements such as assistive robots. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the use of assistive robots in various health care settings. The article includes a discussion of the strengths and limitations for noninteractive and interactive robots in health care and a summary of
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing / Sigma Theta Tau, 2002
To develop a model of psychosocial and environmental influences on physical activity and psychoph... more To develop a model of psychosocial and environmental influences on physical activity and psychophysiological health outcomes in women. A structural equation model was evaluated. Variables included 13 predictors (perceived benefits to exercise, self-efficacy, goal setting, restructuring plans, relapse prevention, social support, work hassles, community hassles, family hassles, age, race, income, and education), two mediator variables assessing physical activity (performance, physical activity level), and three health outcome variables (body size, vigor, and fatigue). A cross-sectional sample of 198, self-described sedentary women aged 30-60 years completed several paper-and-pencil tests, after which they were assessed physiologically by means of performance on a 1-mile walk, BMI, and percentage of body fat measurements. Overall, the model showed good fit. Self-efficacy, age, race, and income correlated with physical performance, and restructuring plans, relapse prevention, and age re...
Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing / Sigma Theta Tau, 2008
Increasing evidence has indicated that people might be differentially influenced by intervention ... more Increasing evidence has indicated that people might be differentially influenced by intervention programs. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to identify groups of women who responded differently to a walking intervention. Data used in this secondary analysis were collected in a longitudinal study of a counseling intervention to increase walking among 248 initially sedentary women. A latent growth-mixture modeling approach was used to assess treatment effects on growth in physical activity and mood over time. Subgroups of participants who were responsive versus those who were nonresponsive to intervention were also identified. Logistic-regression analysis was conducted to confirm group membership and identify predictors associated with the identified subgroups. Two subgroups (responders, nonresponders) were identified separately for physical activity and mood. Using several variables as predictors of group memberships, 92%-95% of the cases were correctly classified. The curr...
The purpose of this article was to determine whether medical home associated with reduction in em... more The purpose of this article was to determine whether medical home associated with reduction in emergency department utilization by children with special health care needs. The study comprised 40 723 children participating in the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. For whole sample, presence of medical home was not associated with a decrease in emergency department (ED) utilization. However, children aged 0 to 5 years and those with severe functional limitations derived the most benefit from a medical home. Presence of medical home for severely limited children was associated with fewer ED visits (odds ratio, 0.59; 95% confidence interval, 0.50-0.70). Additional studies are warranted to explore specific components of a medical home and ED use.
The objective of this study was to determine (a) activity preferences for low-income sedentary ur... more The objective of this study was to determine (a) activity preferences for low-income sedentary urban African American older adults and (b) information needed to deliver a lay physical activity intervention in the community for this population. This descriptive qualitative study used six focus groups. Participants were African American, 55 and older, had low incomes, and had sedentary behavior. Physical activity themes included excitement/emotion for physical activity, group physical activity, and location of physical activity. Themes regarding aspects of being a lay community health worker included beneficial service, uncertainty, logistics concerns, and delivery method preferences. The findings from this study will provide the basis for an intervention for low-income sedentary African American older adults. Preferences for physical activity, concerns about and supports needed for individuals to serve as lay community health workers, various types of training materials, and preferre...
Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community, Jan 31, 2013
The international physical inactivity epidemic among children has contributed to child obesity. S... more The international physical inactivity epidemic among children has contributed to child obesity. Schools can be an effective source of physical activity opportunity. A cross-sectional sample of 1306 American children was drawn from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics - Child Development Supplement, 2007. The aim of this study was to determine the role of in-school physical activity on body mass index (BMI) percentile among middle and high school-aged children. Multinomial logistic regression was used to assess the associations between the independent variable, physical activity, and the dependent variable, BMI percentile. After adjusting for covariates, children who had no physical activity during physical education (PE) were much more likely to be obese than normal weight in comparison with those who met the US national requirements (odds ratio = 1.58, confidence interval = 1.14, 2.20). This study suggests that meeting US national guidelines for PE-related physical activity may be ef...
The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses, 2002
The article describes the use of a model for community health nursing care applied to an integrat... more The article describes the use of a model for community health nursing care applied to an integrated asthma intervention program in an inner-city context. Asthma is a chronic childhood disease with broad physical, social, and economic impact on children, families, and communities. Despite recent advances in asthma understanding and treatment, morbidity and mortality continue to rise. This model suggests ways to combine individual, family, school, and community interventions to enhance coordination and increase the impact of services. It outlines needs and opportunities for collegial collaboration between professional nurses in varied practice settings. Application of the model to the management of asthma in the urban setting demonstrates the potential to produce significant improvement in the management of conditions such as asthma and highlights the key role that school nurses play.
The purpose of this study was to examine dietary patterns and cardiovascular risk factors in Hisp... more The purpose of this study was to examine dietary patterns and cardiovascular risk factors in Hispanic adults living in Southwest Detroit. A descriptive design was used. Self-report baseline data were collected using The Rate Your Plate and Personal Health Risk Assessment questionnaires. A nonrandom sample of 32 Mexican American adults was recruited from a large Roman Catholic Church in Southwest Detroit. Participants were selected if they were enrolled in the larger parent research study to test the effects of a lay health educator intervention and planned to participate in the nutrition education portion of the intervention. Unhealthy eating patterns outnumbered heart healthy eating practices. The majority used higher fat salad dressings; ate fried foods, sweets, and high fat snacks; consumed greater than the desired amounts of regular cheese; drank whole milk; and ate few fruits and vegetables. Lack of physical activity, being overweight, and exposure to second-hand smoke were the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors. The data suggest that effective community-based heart disease prevention programs that emphasize risk factor screening and cardiovascular risk reduction through heart healthy eating are needed.
... Experts from such fields as nursing, medicine, psychology, economics, social work, and statis... more ... Experts from such fields as nursing, medicine, psychology, economics, social work, and statistics combine resources and talent to collaborate on projects in areas of shared interest. ... Responsibilities of all members are to be decided at project beginning. ...
We examined use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for health and well-being by olde... more We examined use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for health and well-being by older women and men. Data were from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, representing 89.5 million Americans ages 50+. Multivariate logistic regression accounted for the survey design. For general health, 52 million people used CAM. The numbers for immune function, physical performance, and energy were 21.6,
We studied praying for health using data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (n = 10,0... more We studied praying for health using data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (n = 10,096), representing 89.6 million Americans ages 50+. Unadjusted analysis and multivariate logistic regression accounted for the survey design. Nearly 49.4 million older adults prayed for health. African Americans and Hispanics were more much likely to do so than whites, with adjusted odds ratios 2.79
Gender and race differences in preventive health behavior have been examined in several studies. ... more Gender and race differences in preventive health behavior have been examined in several studies. A few race- and gender-specific studies of health-promoting activities have been conducted although none of these specifically addresses race, female gender, obesity, and health-promoting activities. Such a study would fill an important gap in the literature. To examine the effects of race and obesity on health-promoting behaviors in women. A comparative descriptive design was used with two levels of body size (obese and nonobese) and two levels of race (African American and European American). Obese women scored lower than nonobese women on all Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) scales. African American women scored lower than European women only on nutrition. Health promotion counseling should be considered for all obese women because obesity may be a mediating variable between race and health-promoting behaviors.
The literature indicates that mood is an important predictor of physical and psychological well-b... more The literature indicates that mood is an important predictor of physical and psychological well-being. Mood influences a person's health perceptions, treatment compliance, and recovery. Given the importance of mood as an outcome, it is important to identify predictors of mood. The current study examined physical activity, social support, and family structure as determinants of mood among women who had recently begun a walking program. Two hundred and fifty-nine European-American and African-American women between the ages of 30 and 60 participated in the study. A significant positive relation was found between physical activity, social support, and mood, while a negative relation was found between number of children and mood. Hierarchical regression revealed that physical activity, social support of friends, mari- tal status, and number of children were significant predictors of women's mood. Race moderated the relation between number of children and mood. This study suggests that physical activity, social support, and family may be important factors in the psychological well-being of women.
Wolters Kluwer Health may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed to maint... more Wolters Kluwer Health may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without your express consent. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. ... School of Medicine (Dr Nies) and the ...
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