The use of the RESPeRATE device to lower blood pressure in inner city obese adolescents and children: a pilot feasibility study
| Autor: | Wojcicki, Janet M, Geissler, Jillian D, Stokes, Christina W, Heyman, Melvin B, Tran, CT |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Pediatric Obesity Alternative medicine Time Factors Adolescent Child Behavior Pilot Projects Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Stress Breathing Exercises Oral and gastrointestinal Respiratory Rate Clinical Research Urban Health Services Humans Obesity Child Music Therapy Children Metabolic and endocrine Nutrition Pediatric Practice Health Knowledge Disease Management Equipment Design Stroke Treatment Outcome Cardiovascular System & Hematology Adolescent Behavior Patient Satisfaction Attitudes Hypertension Feasibility Studies Patient Compliance San Francisco Female |
| Zdroj: | High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension, vol 20, iss 2 |
| Popis: | The RESPeRATE device was tested for feasibility of use in a population of overweight and obese children and adolescents (n = 10) in San Francisco, CA. After a 2-week and then a 2-month period, participants were interviewed on their frequency of use and attitudes towards the device. A high percentage stated that they enjoyed using the device at 2 months (90%) and 80% stated that they would recommend use to a friend or relative. Future studies are needed to assess the efficacy of the RESPeRATE device in lowering blood pressure and helping with weight loss/weight management in obese and overweight children. |
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