Publications by authors named "P I Oh"
Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have gained widespread acceptance as a means to enhance surgical outcomes. However, the intricate care required for kidney transplant recipients has not yet led to the establishment of a universally recognized and dependable ERAS protocol for kidney transplantation.
Objective: We devised a customized ERAS protocol to determine its effectiveness in improving surgical and postoperative outcomes among kidney transplant recipients.
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed CPET results from over 7,000 individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) to explore sex differences in achieving key exercise thresholds (VO2max and VT1).
- It found that a significantly higher percentage of males (89.7%) achieved these thresholds compared to females (71.3%), indicating a notable disparity.
- Factors contributing to females’ lower achievement rates included being female, older age, specific testing methods, depressive symptoms, and having a secondary heart failure diagnosis, suggesting a need for tailored strategies in exercise testing for females.
More than 800 municipalities and 11 states and territories in the United States have joined the Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities (NAFSC); however, to our knowledge, no studies have examined the many communities that have not joined. The present study explored the factors that inhibit communities from joining the NAFSC. Data were drawn from semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 community leaders in Massachusetts and Maine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA curriculum was developed to address the dearth of women-focused cardiac rehabilitation (CR) education. This study investigated: (1) patient utilization of the education; (2) acceptability and applicability of the education; as well as (3) patient and CR providers' experiences implementing it. This was a multi-site, mixed-methods study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of an Exercise and Lifestyle Education Program in Brazilians living with prediabetes or diabetes: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
Trials
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aims to determine if adding lifestyle education to a physical exercise program improves various health outcomes for individuals with prediabetes or diabetes compared to exercise alone, focusing on areas like functional capacity, disease knowledge, and quality of life.
- - It is a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial lasting 12 weeks, followed by a 6-month assessment, involving adults who meet specific health criteria and are recruited from two Brazilian cities.
- - Outcomes being measured include improvements in health behaviors, cardiometabolic health parameters, depression, and diet quality, alongside the primary outcomes of functional capacity and disease-related knowledge.