Publications by authors named "Lynsey N Spillman"

Background And Aims: Cardiovascular disease, associated risk factors and obesity are prevalent after liver transplant and modifiable through lifestyle changes. Understanding what lifestyle interventions and their respective components are effective is essential for translation to clinical practice. We aimed to investigate the effects of diet and physical activity interventions on weight, body mass index and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in liver transplant recipients, and systematically describe the interventions.

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Cardiovascular disease and its concurrent risk factors are prevalent after liver transplant (LT). Most of these risk factors are modifiable by diet. We aimed to synthesise the literature reporting the nutritional intake of liver transplant recipients (LTR) and the potential determinants of intake.

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SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) is associated with malnutrition risk in hospitalised individuals. COVID-19 and malnutrition studies in large European cohorts are limited, and post-discharge dietary characteristics are understudied. This study aimed to assess the rates of and risk factors for ≥10% weight loss in inpatients with COVID-19, and the need for post-discharge dietetic support and the General Practitioner (GP) prescription of oral nutritional supplements, during the first COVID-19 wave in a large teaching hospital in the UK.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explored liver transplant recipients' experiences with dietary and physical activity advice, highlighting both barriers and facilitators to following recommendations.
  • Thirteen participants were interviewed, revealing that support from healthcare professionals improved confidence during hospitalization, but challenges persisted post-discharge.
  • Key findings emphasized the importance of tailored advice, social support, and behavioral interventions to enhance recovery and long-term health outcomes.*
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