The effect on patient knowledge and readiness to change of a brief online asynchronous Nutritional Education Program.
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Author: Swope, Stephanie
Thesis advisor: Larson, Meg
Committee member: Bassetti-Barrett, Colleen
Committee member: Kontaxes, Bethany
Degree supervisor (dgs): Kelly, Deborah
Degree granting institution: Pennsylvania Western University
Degree name: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Date Created
2022
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2022
Abstract
Overweight and Obesity is defined, according to the CDC, as a weight higher than what is considered healthy for a given height (CDC, 2021). This is calculated using a screening tool for overweight and obesity. Overweight is regarded as a BMI of 25-30, and obesity is greater than 30. The latest data shows that adult overweight and obesity is increasing and has become a major global epidemic. Overweight and Obesity is a very complex health issue that has resulted from a combination of factors, including behaviors. This includes poor dietary patterns and inactivity. Lack of education in healthy nutrition is one of the issues contributing to overweight and obese adults. Other reasons can be psychosocial barriers that can include fear of judgment and uncertainty about the process of seeking help if one is obese. Other obstacles can consist of time commitment and the cost of programs. Being overweight and obese can lead to increased health risks like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. According to the CDC, obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death in the United States (CDC, 2021). With this comes a significant economic impact as well. This small pilot study used participants in a brief online asynchronous. The criteria were people ages 18-65. Each volunteer participant gave written consent to participate and be evaluated during the program. Each volunteer participant answered the preprogram questionnaire, watched the virtually based PowerPoint presentation linked under YouTube, and then answered the same questionnaire to assess their new knowledge and willingness to change to a healthier lifestyle. The General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire was the tool used for evaluation. This questionnaire is a valid measure of nutrition knowledge that is consistent and reliable.
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California, Pa.
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pdf, 25 pages; 408KB
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Swope, Stephanie. (2022). The effect on patient knowledge and readiness to change of a brief online asynchronous Nutritional Education Program. Pennsylvania Western University.
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