Publications by authors named "Lisa Cadmus-Bertram"

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  • The study evaluated the feasibility and satisfaction of an online physical activity program for children aged 8-11, comparing an exercise group to a wait-list control group.
  • Recruitment, retention, and adherence rates met or exceeded initial targets, with 93.9% of participants completing post-test surveys.
  • Although children initially enjoyed the program, their interest waned over time, suggesting the need for increased novelty and social interaction in future interventions.
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  • The research focused on reducing sedentary behavior among African American elders through a 4-week "Stand Up and Move More" (SUMM) intervention, with an emphasis on feasibility and participant satisfaction.
  • Two pilot studies evaluated the retention, adherence, safety, and preliminary effectiveness of the SUMM intervention, measuring sedentary behavior, physical function, and quality of life at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
  • Results indicated high participant satisfaction and retention, with moderate to large improvements in physical function and quality of life, suggesting that SUMM is a viable option for enhancing the well-being of African American older adults.
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  • Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding how various social and institutional factors influence health disparities related to COVID-19, especially regarding participant attrition in research due to unequal impacts of the pandemic.
  • The SHOW COVID-19 study surveyed adults from the Wisconsin cohort using online and phone interviews at different times, focusing on social and health-related experiences during the pandemic.
  • Results showed that participants differed significantly based on their survey mode, with online respondents being generally more educated and white, while phone respondents were more diverse and faced various health insecurities, highlighting the importance of diverse research methods for accurate representation.
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Purpose: To identify cognitive, behavioral, environmental, and other factors that influence physical activity in adults with advanced cancer using qualitative, semi-structured interviews.

Methods: Eighteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with adults living with stage IV breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer; or multiple myeloma recruited from the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. We used the Social Cognitive Theory to design the interview guide and a reflexive thematic approach for analysis.

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Introduction: Physical activity positively affects health. Although 94% of Americans know the health benefits of regular physical activity, more than 75% do not achieve recommended levels. The objective of our study was to identify and define the key components of a physical activity intervention tailored to rural American men.

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine system- and patient-level factors associated with the number of healthcare disciplines involved in delivery of patient education among hospitalized older cancer survivors.

Methods: We used electronic health record (EHR) data from a single institution documenting patient education among hospitalized older patients (≥65 years) with a history of cancer between 9/1/2018 and 10/1/2019. We used parametric ordinal logistic regression to assess the number of healthcare disciplines involved in documented education activities.

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Context: Sport specialization has been assumed to have psychosocial ramifications for athletes, especially autonomous motivation, which has been associated with continued sport participation. Sport dropout is common in youth athletes, yet it is unknown how sport specialization may affect this population psychosocially.

Objective: To determine the association of sport specialization with autonomous and controlled motivation and amotivation in middle school-aged athletes.

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Despite the known benefits of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for breast and endometrial cancer survivors, most are insufficiently active, interventions response is heterogeneous, and MVPA programming integration into cancer care is limited. A stepped care approach, in which the least resource-intensive intervention is delivered first and additional components are added based on individual response, is one strategy to enhance uptake of physical activity programming. However, the most effective intervention augmentation strategies are unknown.

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Rationale & Objective: People with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have very low physical activity, and the degree of inactivity is strongly associated with morbidity and mortality. We assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of a 12-week intervention coupling a wearable activity tracker (FitBit) and structured feedback coaching versus wearable activity tracker alone on changes in physical activity in hemodialysis patients.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial.

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Context: Studies have illustrated that overuse injuries occur in adolescent athletes more often than previously reported. The general purpose of this study was to provide a thorough report of secondary school athletic trainers encounters, practices, and perceptions of overuse injury in adolescent athletes.

Design: Cross-sectional.

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  • The gut microbiome significantly influences human health, and this study explored its relationship with physical activity in a large group of 720 Wisconsin residents aged 18 to 94.
  • Findings showed that more time spent on active transportation led to greater gut microbiome diversity, particularly in two specific richness measures (Chao1 and Shannon's diversity).
  • The study also identified that physical activity impacts the abundance of certain bacteria, with active transportation correlating with increases in beneficial bacteria like Phascolarctobacterium and decreases in less favorable ones like Clostridium and Clostridiaceae.
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Objective: Physical activity interventions are potential strategies to enhance psychosocial health of children and adolescents. Interventions are performed at diverse settings (e.g.

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Background: Insomnia, fatigue, and depression are among the most persistent and distressing concerns for hematologic cancer patients recovering from hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). This study will evaluate a novel behavioral intervention, (ReSET), designed to alleviate insomnia, fatigue, and depression by improving rest-activity patterns. Evidence-based behavioral strategies to improve nighttime sleep and increase non-sedentary daytime activity will be combined to optimize 24-h rest-activity patterns.

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  • The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) was initiated in 2008 to gauge the health of Wisconsin residents and to support various public health research projects.
  • It has collected extensive data from nearly 6,000 adults and children through multiple survey waves, focusing on diverse populations, including underrepresented groups.
  • The SHOW has facilitated over 60 studies on a range of health topics, including social determinants of health, chronic diseases, mental health, and environmental exposures.
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Purpose: Physical activity (pre- and post-diagnosis) has been studied in prevention and survivorship contexts for endometrial cancer. However, the association of physical activity (PA) across the lifespan on mortality risk among endometrial cancer survivors is understudied. The study's objective was to identify the association of lifetime PA on mortality risk in endometrial cancer survivors.

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Purpose: Endometrial cancer is strongly linked to obesity and inactivity; however, increased physical activity has important benefits even in the absence of weight loss. Resistance (strength) training can deliver these benefits; yet few women participate in resistance exercise. The purpose of this study was to describe both physiological and functional changes following a home-based strength training intervention.

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The objective of this short report was to describe types of education provided to older, hospitalized patients with cancer and their caregivers using electronic health record data. A total of 437 patients, representing 512 inpatient stays (admissions), met the inclusion criteria. The sample were predominately male (58%) and White (95%).

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Purpose: The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) was established in 2008 by the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) with the goals of 1) providing a timely and accurate picture of the health of the state residents; and 2) serving as an agile resource infrastructure for ancillary studies. Today SHOW continues to serve as a vital population health research infrastructure.

Participants: SHOW currently includes 5,846 adult and 980 minor participants recruited between 2008-2019 in four primary waves.

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Purpose: Physical activity is important for healthy cancer survivorship, yet many endometrial cancer survivors do not participate in recommended muscle-strengthening activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of home-based muscle strengthening activity in endometrial cancer survivors.

Methods: Forty post-treatment endometrial cancer survivors were enrolled in a randomized trial, of twice-weekly home-based strength exercise versus wait-list control.

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Introduction: The physical decline in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is associated with morbidity and mortality. Prior studies have attempted to promote physical activity at the time of dialysis; however, physical activity patterns on the nondialysis days are unknown. This study aimed to quantify physical activity on dialysis and nondialysis days in hemodialysis patients using a wearable actigraph.

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Children's sleep quality and duration are important to overall development, health, and wellbeing. However, measuring children's sleep is challenging, especially in situations where objective assessment is impractical. This study aimed to assess age and proxy effects in comparing subjective sleep duration with objective measures, in a community-based sample of Wisconsin children (aged 6-17 years), recruited from 2014-2017.

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Participation in the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Mid-Career Leadership Institute was invaluable in navigating challenges and opportunities experienced by behavioral scientists at key mid-career transitions. Professionals are expected to take on more responsibilities at mid-career, often with minimal guidance and/or relevant training in the requisite leadership skills. The SBM Leadership Institute provided concrete practical strategies for managing time, work email, planning/goal setting, and conflict resolution.

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Objectives: This pilot trial tested the effect of adding a multi-level, technology-based physical activity intervention module to a standard survivorship care plan for breast and colorectal cancer survivors. The objective of this analysis was to determine whether the physical activity module improved health-related quality of life, sleep, and factors key to lasting behavior change (eg, social support, self-efficacy).

Methods: Breast and colorectal cancer survivors (n = 50) were enrolled alongside a support partner.

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