Publications by authors named "M Polfuss"
This qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted with the aim to understand fathers' experiences and involvement when their child has a chronic condition within family context. Family nurse researchers from five countries identified 19 studies through a systematic search. Inclusion criteria were: (a) fathers as primary informant; (b) children (<19 years) with a chronic condition; (c) written in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
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- Youth with spina bifida are more likely to be obese compared to their peers, which leads to various medical and psychological issues, and there is a need for better methods to assess body fat and energy expenditure in clinical settings.
- The study aims to create two algorithms to help measure body fat and predict daily energy expenditure in youth with spina bifida, while also detailing their physical activity and dietary habits.
- As of April 2024, 143 participants have been enrolled, and data collection will continue until late 2024, with plans for an extension to analyze and share the results further.
The purpose of this article is to propose a theoretical framework integrating an ecological model with feminist theory for guiding future research in holistic nursing and healthcare about maternal experiences feeding children with Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome are at high risk for overweight and obesity, as well as feeding problems. Therefore, healthy weight promotion is crucial for children with Down syndrome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe extent of the application of the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory (IFSMT) in research has yet to be determined. The purpose of this analysis was to review the use of the IFSMT in published research and evaluate posited constructs and relationships. Dimensions and categories of the IFSMT and the interrelationships were generally supported in the 77 articles reviewed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The consequences of obesity are ominous, yet healthcare professionals are not adequately preventing or treating obesity in youth with Down syndrome (DS). Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is the energy expended in 24 h through physical activity and life-sustaining physiologic processes. An individual's TDEE is essential for determining the daily caloric intake needed to maintain or change body weight.
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