Background: Collecting demographic data is critical for identifying inequities in healthcare services and delivery. Inaccurate collection of demographic data can make developing equitable health interventions and improving reach of existing interventions difficult. This study aimed to (a) examine experiences in completing a community-based type 2 diabetes prevention program Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) demographic questionnaire (SSBC-DQ) among adults from equity-owed groups, and (b) assess recommendations for improvement to the questionnaire.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Management of pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) is complex for affected youth and their families. Treatment requires a high level of family engagement to successfully manage medical appointments, inpatient hospital stays, and daily medication regimens. Health literacy has been identified as a possible contributor to health inequities and unsuccessful chronic disease management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Energy requirement assessment is a cornerstone for nutrition practice. The extent to which total energy expenditure (TEE; indicator of energy requirements) has been measured in adults with chronic diseases has not been explored.
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to characterize evidence on TEE among individuals with chronic diseases and describe TEE across chronic diseases and in comparison to controls without a chronic disease.
Purpose: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and overactive bladder (OAB) commonly affect the aging female population. We aimed to investigate the possible relationship between the two, as reflected by urodynamic studies.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on women who underwent urodynamic studies at a university-affiliated tertiary medical center from January 2018 to January 2021.