Angela Ritten1, Julee Waldrop2, Joanne Kitson3. 1. University of Central Florida, 12201 Research Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32826, USA. Electronic address: angela.ritten@ucf.edu. 2. University of North Carolina, School of Nursing, CB#7460, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460, USA. Electronic address: jwaldrop@unc.edu. 3. Shepherd's Hope of Central Florida, 2839 Willow Bay Terrace, Casselberry, FL 32707, USA. Electronic address: jkitson001@cfl.rr.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a nurse practitioner (NP) delivered program, which targets obesity, in a real-world primary care setting. METHOD: A small, descriptive study was conducted in a clinic for low-income patients. Sixteen adult participants, who are obese, attended 5 individual primary care office visits, occurring every 2 weeks over 12-weeks. The NP healthcare provider delivered pre-planned behavioral interventions at each visit. Data comprised the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II), additional surveys and physical measures. RESULTS: Participants reported improvement in health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, stress management and motivation for healthy living (p<0.05). Diastolic blood pressure declined (p<0.05). Systolic blood pressure and body mass index declined non-significantly. CONCLUSION: Additional research is necessary to determine success of the program over time with larger numbers of diverse participants, healthcare providers and primary care practice sites.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a nurse practitioner (NP) delivered program, which targets obesity, in a real-world primary care setting. METHOD: A small, descriptive study was conducted in a clinic for low-income patients. Sixteen adult participants, who are obese, attended 5 individual primary care office visits, occurring every 2 weeks over 12-weeks. The NP healthcare provider delivered pre-planned behavioral interventions at each visit. Data comprised the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II), additional surveys and physical measures. RESULTS:Participants reported improvement in health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, stress management and motivation for healthy living (p<0.05). Diastolic blood pressure declined (p<0.05). Systolic blood pressure and body mass index declined non-significantly. CONCLUSION: Additional research is necessary to determine success of the program over time with larger numbers of diverse participants, healthcare providers and primary care practice sites.
Authors: Caitlyn Hauff; Sharon M Fruh; Brook M Sims; Susan G Williams; Cindy Herf; Angela Golden; Rebecca J Graves; Leigh A Minchew; Heather R Hall Journal: J Am Assoc Nurse Pract Date: 2020-07 Impact factor: 1.495