Publications by authors named "Natasha Smith-Holmquist"
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.
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.