Behavioral Counseling for Weight Management by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: This study assessed counseling by pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) for management of overweight and obesity.

Method: Using a cross-sectional design, 1,058 PNPs completed a one-time survey regarding counseling for healthy body weight, physical activity, and consumption of protein, fruits and vegetables.

Results: Study findings suggest PNPs are using behavioral counseling for weight management in pediatric patients.

The relationship between resting metabolic rate and quality of life is moderated by age and body composition in women: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is related to body composition, which is also related to resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR can be increased by exercise and diet interventions that are not dependent on changes in body composition, so a link between RMR and HRQOL may provide interventions that directly improve HRQOL in women.

Methods: One hundred twenty women (median age 63.

Personal health behaviors and physical activity and nutrition counseling by nurse practitioners: An online survey.

Background: Healthy lifestyle counseling improves nutritional intake and participation in exercise, yet the rate of patient counseling varies and clinicians' personal behaviors can influence counseling practices.

Purpose: This cross-sectional study evaluated lifestyle counseling by nurse practitioners (NPs) and the relationship between their personal behaviors and patient counseling.

Methodology: Practicing NPs ( N = 1,220) completed an online survey regarding personal behaviors and counseling for healthy body weight, moderate-vigorous physical activity, muscle strengthening, fruit and vegetable consumption, and dietary protein.

Relationship between anxiety and quality of life among older adults with self-reported polypharmacy in long-term care: A cross-sectional study.

Aims: To investigate the relationship between anxiety and quality of life among older adults with self-reported polypharmacy living in the long-term care setting.

Design: A cross-sectional design was used.

Methods: Between July 2021 and August 2022, 92 older adults living in long-term care completed an anonymous one-time questionnaire packet.

Validity and reliability of handgrip dynamometry in older adults: A comparison of two widely used dynamometers.

Background: Among older adults, decreased handgrip strength is associated with greater risk of frailty, and loss of physical function, mobility, lean mass, and overall muscular strength and power. Frailty is also associated with sarcopenia, for which handgrip strength measurement has been recommended for diagnostic purposes. Specific cutoff points for diagnosis have been identified, but use of different devices may affect measurement.

Parental vaccine hesitancy and concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus.

Purpose: This study assessed parental vaccine hesitancy in a metropolitan area of the United States. The study aimed to determine what characteristics and contributing factors influenced parental vaccine hesitancy and concerns regarding COVID-19.

Design And Methods: An online survey was used to recruit 93 parents to answer demographic and vaccine hesitancy information.

Comparison of Lean Mass in Women With and Without Heart Disease.

Purpose: This proof-of-concept study compared lean mass (LM) between women with heart disease (HD) and without HD.

Methods: Fifty-six community-dwelling women were pair-matched by age. Heart disease was defined using criteria from the US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Community-Based Survey Exploring Use of the Dietary Supplement Creatine by Adult Non-Athletes.

Creatine is classified as a "sports supplement", but it also has health benefits. The purpose of this study was to assess use of creatine as a dietary supplement in adult non-athletes. Three hundred ninety-nine adults (19-89 years) completed an online survey.

Self-Perception of Aging Among Older Adults and Participation in Prevention.

Many older adults do not engage in age-based prevention despite evidence to support reduced health risks and enhanced successful aging. The purpose of this study was to determine whether self-perceived aging (SPA) differed among older adults by age (young-old vs. old-old), participation in healthy lifestyle behaviors, screening, vaccinations, and self-rated health.

Validity of a Single Activity Question for Clinical Assessment of Older Women.

Physical activity is an important part of clinical assessment. However, objective measurement can be expensive and burdensome. The current study validated a single activity question for use in clinical assessment.

Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The need to control for the potential influence of menstrual cycle phase on resting metabolism (RMR) places a burden on research participants who must self-report onset of menstruation and researchers who must schedule metabolic testing accordingly.

Purpose: To systematically review and analyze existing research to determine the effect of menstrual cycle on RMR.

Methods: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus databases using the search terms "menstrual cycle and metabolic rate" and "menstrual cycle and energy expenditure.

Impact of end-of-life planning on surrogate decision-maker anxiety in the US.

At the end of life, hospice patients frequently rely on surrogate decision makers (SDMs) for healthcare decisions, which creates anxiety among SDMs. This project evaluated whether an educational intervention to create a plan of care for hospice patients would reduce anxiety among SDMs. Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 2 weeks following the intervention SDM anxiety was measured with the Geriatric Anxiety Scale, State Trait Anxiety Inventory-State Anxiety Scale, and one question about decision-making anxiety.

Physical activity-related quality of life in breast cancer survivors compared to healthy women.

Objective: To evaluate physical activity-related quality of life (PAQOL) in breast cancer survivors compared to healthy women.

Methods: Physical activity level was measured as not active, somewhat active, active or very active. Intensity was reported as hours per week of light, moderate and vigorous activity.

Tracking physical activity in baccalaureate nursing students in the United States prior to graduation: A longitudinal study.

Objective: To evaluate changes in physical activity among baccalaureate nursing students over time.

Design: Longitudinal descriptive study.

Setting: Baccalaureate nursing program at a four-year university in the United States.

Predicting Long-Term Mortality, Morbidity, and Survival Outcomes Following a Cardiac Event: A Cardiac Rehabilitation Study.

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been shown to decrease mortality and morbidity but estimations vary. While there is significant literature supporting short-term benefits, there is not a similarly body of research as to long-term (LT) benefits. Low participation rates in CR are due to several causes and evidence demonstrating positive LT outcomes could be a catalyst to increased participation rates.

Upper Extremity Strength Imbalance after Mastectomy and the Effect of Resistance Training.

The purpose of this non-randomized pre/post comparison trial was to explore the effect of resistance training (RT) on upper extremity strength imbalance in breast cancer survivors. Seventeen right-side dominant female breast cancer survivors (age: 58.2±2.

Lean mass influences overnight changes in hydration, blood pressure and strength in community-dwelling older women.

We evaluated the hypothesis that greater lean mass promotes better overnight hydration, improved postural blood pressure and greater strength. Thirty women, aged 71 ± 0.9 years (mean ± SE), completed one measurement in a euhydrated state and another the following morning after an overnight fast.

Effect of Training Status on Oxygen Consumption in Women After Resistance Exercise.

This study compared acute postexercise oxygen consumption in 11 trained women (age, 46.5 ± 1.6 years; body mass index [BMI], 28.

The flipped classroom: strategies for an undergraduate nursing course.

This article presents the authors' experience with flipping a fundamental concepts of nursing course for students in an undergraduate baccalaureate program. Authors describe implementing a flipped class, practical strategies to transform students' learning experience, and lessons learned. This article serves as a guide to faculty and programs seeking to develop and implement the flipped class model in nursing education.