Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Dec 2006
Prevalence and correlates of doctor-geriatric patient lifestyle discussions: analysis of ADEPT videotapes.
This study identifies the prevalence and correlates of physician-geriatric patient discussions about physical activity and nutrition lifestyle behaviors. ⋯ Given the impact of lifestyle behaviors on myriad health outcomes, the current prevalence rates of physician discussion, while higher than in many previous studies, remain sub-optimal. Practical assessment tools, training in behavioral counseling, and reimbursement incentives are recommended strategies for raising physical activity and nutrition discussion prevalence in primary care settings.
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Preventive medicine · Dec 2006
Association of access to parks and recreational facilities with the physical activity of young children.
To determine associations of the neighborhood and home television environments with young children's physical activity. ⋯ Neighborhoods with increased proximity between homes and a greater proportion of park area are associated with greater physical activity in young children.
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Preventive medicine · Dec 2006
Are physicians asking about tobacco use and assisting with cessation? Results from the 2001-2004 national ambulatory medical care survey (NAMCS).
The objective of this study was to determine if providers asked patients about tobacco and assisted tobacco users with cessation. ⋯ Methods for improving adherence to the Clinical Practice Guideline for cessation, such as medical school curricula or educational programs for practicing providers, should be examined.
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Preventive medicine · Dec 2006
Tobacco smoking in relation to pain in a national general population survey.
We examined whether smoking status including heavy smoking (20 or more cigarettes per day) is related to the number of pain locations and intensity of pain. ⋯ The findings suggest that former and current heavy smokers are more likely to report more pain locations and more intense pain than never smokers.