The Game of Health©: An innovative lifestyle change program implemented in a family practice

Autor:	Patrick Dunn, Scott Conard, Kristen Scarborough, Maureen Reni Courtney
Rok vydání:	2011
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty Chronic disease Nurse practitioners business.industry Lifestyle change Family medicine Psychological intervention Medicine Primary care Composition analysis business General Nursing
Zdroj:	Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 23:289-297
ISSN:	1041-2972
Popis:	Purpose: The purpose of this clinical pilot project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12 week lifestyle change program targeted to patients with chronic disease. Data sources: Data were collected weekly from participants using individual and group feedback and body composition analysis. Conclusions: The Game of Health was well received by patients and was effective in modifying behaviors to achieve a healthier lifestyle and to improve body composition. Primary care providers need to consider how to make lifestyle change programs available to their patients to complement clinical interventions.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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