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Wellness in community living adults: The Weigh to Life Program.

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Title: Wellness in community living adults: The Weigh to Life Program.
Authors: Harrison RL (AUTHOR), Mattson LK (AUTHOR), Durbin DM (AUTHOR), Fish AF (AUTHOR), Bachman JA (AUTHOR)
Source: Patient Education & Counseling. Feb2012, Vol. 86 Issue 2, p270-276. 7p.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine physiological and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in community living adults attending a 12-week combined lifestyle wellness program. METHODS: A sample of overweight and obese adults (n=319) and a subgroup who also had diabetes (n=46 of 319) were studied. The program focuses on dietary, physical activity, and behavioral strategies to promote cardiovascular health. Baseline and 12-week measures were obtained. RESULTS: In the total sample, all physiological and HRQOL outcomes improved (p<.05), except HDL. High attendance was associated with the highest weight loss. In the diabetic subgroup, weight, steps/day, low density lipoprotein, and most aspects of HRQOL improved significantly. CONCLUSION: Physiological and HRQOL benefits can be gained from a 12-week combined lifestyle program; greater benefits were obtained with higher attendance. Although the diabetic subgroup was not large, positive outcomes were realized. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The 12-week combined lifestyle program shows promise for improving outcomes in community living overweight and obese adults who may also be diabetic. By attending class, participants are reminded about strategies they are to apply during the 12-week program and, by program end, they are equipped with a tool kit of strategies for use in everyday life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:OBJECTIVE: To examine physiological and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in community living adults attending a 12-week combined lifestyle wellness program. METHODS: A sample of overweight and obese adults (n=319) and a subgroup who also had diabetes (n=46 of 319) were studied. The program focuses on dietary, physical activity, and behavioral strategies to promote cardiovascular health. Baseline and 12-week measures were obtained. RESULTS: In the total sample, all physiological and HRQOL outcomes improved (p<.05), except HDL. High attendance was associated with the highest weight loss. In the diabetic subgroup, weight, steps/day, low density lipoprotein, and most aspects of HRQOL improved significantly. CONCLUSION: Physiological and HRQOL benefits can be gained from a 12-week combined lifestyle program; greater benefits were obtained with higher attendance. Although the diabetic subgroup was not large, positive outcomes were realized. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The 12-week combined lifestyle program shows promise for improving outcomes in community living overweight and obese adults who may also be diabetic. By attending class, participants are reminded about strategies they are to apply during the 12-week program and, by program end, they are equipped with a tool kit of strategies for use in everyday life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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