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Dietary Intakes Of Α-Linolenic And Linoleic Acids Are Inversely Associated With Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels Among Japanese Men, Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, Akiko Nanri, Yumi Matsushita, Satoshi Sasaki, Masanori Ohta, Masao Sato, Tetsuya Mizoue Jun 2009

Dietary Intakes Of Α-Linolenic And Linoleic Acids Are Inversely Associated With Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels Among Japanese Men, Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, Akiko Nanri, Yumi Matsushita, Satoshi Sasaki, Masanori Ohta, Masao Sato, Tetsuya Mizoue

Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Faculty Publication Series

Investigations suggest a protective role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) but opposing roles of n-6 PUFA in inflammation, but the effects in vivo the human are not clear. We therefore tested the hypothesis that higher intakes of n-3 PUFA and n-6 PUFA are associated with lower levels of inflammation among a population consuming a diet high in PUFA. This study aimed to assess theassociation between PUFA intake and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations in a group of Japanese employees. The study subjects were 300 men and 211 women aged 21 to 67 years workingin 2 municipal offices of Japan. …


Feasibility Of Family Participation In A Delirium Prevention Program For The Older Hospitalized Adult, Deborah Rosenbloom-Brunton May 2009

Feasibility Of Family Participation In A Delirium Prevention Program For The Older Hospitalized Adult, Deborah Rosenbloom-Brunton

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Objective . To examine the feasibility of family participation in a nurse-supported, multicomponent intervention program for delirium prevention in the older hospitalized adult. Background . Delirium is the leading complication of hospitalization for older adults and is associated with important consequences including increased morbidity and mortality, increased use of health care resources, and increased caregiver burden. The potential role that family caregivers could play in delirium prevention and how nurses could facilitate family participation has been largely unexplored. The Calgary Family Intervention Model (CFIM), operating on the assumptions of a family-centered care philosophy, provided a framework for understanding the feasibility …


How To Do Case Study Research, Donna M. Zucker Jan 2009

How To Do Case Study Research, Donna M. Zucker

Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Faculty Publication Series

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Association Between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D And Depressive Symptoms In Japanese: Analysis By Survey Season, A. Nanri, T. Mizoue, Y. Matsushita, Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, M. Sato, M. Ohta, N. Mishima Jan 2009

Association Between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D And Depressive Symptoms In Japanese: Analysis By Survey Season, A. Nanri, T. Mizoue, Y. Matsushita, Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, M. Sato, M. Ohta, N. Mishima

Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Faculty Publication Series

Both depressive symptoms and vitamin D insufficiency are common during winter. This study examined the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and depressive symptoms by survey season. Subjects were 527 municipal employees aged 21–67 years of two municipal offices in Japan. Overall, there was no measurable association. However, in the workplace surveyed in November, multivariate-adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of having depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression score of X16) for the lowest through highest quartiles of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were 1.00 (reference), 0.84 (0.45–1.58), 0.83 (0.44–1.58) and 0.59 (0.30–1.15), respectively (trend P ¼ 0.14). The association with the …


Using The Transtheoretical Model In Primary Care Weight Management: Tipping The Decisional Balance Scale For Exercise, Janice (Jan) M. Peterson Jan 2009

Using The Transtheoretical Model In Primary Care Weight Management: Tipping The Decisional Balance Scale For Exercise, Janice (Jan) M. Peterson

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Changing or modifying a behavior that is addictive or potentially harmful is difficult for most people. The Transtheoretical Model (TM) (Prochaska, Norcross, & DiClemente, 1994) incorporates a compilation of previous theories, providing a framework for the stages of progression when deciding to change a problematic behavior. The stages include: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Termination. Other constructs of the model, some adapted from previous models, include the Decisional Balance (Janis & Mann, 1977), Self-efficacy (Bandura, 1977) and the Processes of Change (Prochaska, Norcross, & DiClemente, 1994, Velicer, Prochaska, Fava, Norman, & Redding, 1998). Traditionally, examining the stages of change …


Peer Education For Hepatitis C Prevention, Donna M. Zucker Jan 2009

Peer Education For Hepatitis C Prevention, Donna M. Zucker

Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Faculty Publication Series

The purpose of this article is to describe a model of education about hepatitis C virus prevention tested in a county correctional facility. The Teach One Method and Relational Communication models inform this work. Using a one-group pretest–posttest prospective design our aims were to (1) convey education about prevention, protection, and safety; (2) provide this information through relationship-centered communication; (3) test the reliability and validity of the instruments; and (4) measure changes in behavior, knowledge, and relationship in the learner. A convenience sample of 25 men was recruited at a Massachusetts county jail. Subscale reliability was 0.78 and 0.79 for …