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Clients' experiences of a community based lifestylemodification program: a qualitative study.
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Chan, Ruth S M; Lok, Kris Y W; Sea, Mandy M M; Woo, Jean
2009-10-01
There is little information about how clients attending lifestylemodification programs view the outcomes. This qualitative study examined the clients' experience of a community based lifestylemodification program in Hong Kong. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 clients attending the program. Clients perceived the program had positive impacts on their health and nutrition knowledge. They experienced frustration, negative emotion, lack of motivation, and pressure from others during the program. Working environment and lack of healthy food choices in restaurants were the major perceived environmental barriers for lifestylemodification. Clients valued nutritionists' capability of providing professional information and psychological support in the program. Our results suggest that nutritionist's capability of providing quality consultations and patient-centered care are important for empowering clients achieve lifestylemodification.
Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding lifestylemodification in type 2 diabetic patients.
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Okonta, Henry I; Ikombele, John B; Ogunbanjo, Gboyega A
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Lifestylemodification in the management of the metabolic syndrome: achievements and challenges
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Grave, Riccardo Dalle; Calugi, Simona; Centis, Elena; Marzocchi, Rebecca; Ghoch, Marwan El; Marchesini, Giulio
2010-01-01
Lifestylemodification based on behavior therapy is the most important and effective strategy to manage the metabolic syndrome. Modern lifestylemodification therapy combines specific recommendations on diet and exercise with behavioral and cognitive strategies. The intervention may be delivered face-to-face or in groups, or in groups combined with individual sessions. The main challenge of treatment is helping patients maintain healthy behavior changes in the long term. In the last few years, several strategies have been evaluated to improve the long-term effect of lifestylemodification. Promising results have been achieved by combining lifestylemodification with pharmacotherapy, using meals replacement, setting higher physical activity goals, and long-term care. The key role of cognitive processes in the success/failure of weight loss and maintenance suggests that new cognitive procedures and strategies should be included in the traditional lifestylemodification interventions, in order to help patients build a mind-set favoring long-term lifest