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Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a Feasibility Trial
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A study of a community-led intervention to improve lifestyle habits of individuals at risk of metabolic syndrome.
This study was part of a feasibility trial for a community health support program for adults with metabolic syndrome.
Key findings
- Certain aspects of the participants diet and lifestyle changed over the course of the program as a result of the information given: eating more slowly, less binge eating, less late eating, more breakfasts, less smoking, better sleep.
Proposed action
- The success of community interventions depends on the relationship between the person conducting the program and the participants
Shared life experiences and relatability is better than a patient/doctor relationship.
- Communities with limited healthcare facilities should consider this type of intervention, as little technology needed
- Community clinics and centres should promote community health interventions, especially for pre-conditions and lifestyle/preventative health care
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Special thanks to Ben Levett for preparation assistance
We would like to extend a special thank you to Ben Levett, for their invaluable contribution in assisting the preparation of this research summary.
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Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a Feasibility Trial
Cite this brief: Ramadas, Amutha. 'Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a Feasibility Trial'. Acume. https://www.acume.org/r/nutrition-and-lifestyle-behavior-peer-support-program-for-adults-with-metabolic-syndrome-outcomes-and-lessons-learned-from-a-feasibility-trial/
Brief created by: Dr Amutha Ramadas | Year brief made:
Original research:
- M. D. A. M., Ramadas, A., & K. F. Q., ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Peer support Program for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a Feasibility Trial’ 12 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12041091. – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7230344/
Research brief:
A study of a community-led intervention to improve lifestyle habits of individuals at risk of metabolic syndrome.
This study was part of a feasibility trial for a community health support program for adults with metabolic syndrome.
Findings:
Certain aspects of the participants diet and lifestyle changed over the course of the program as a result of the information given: eating more slowly, less binge eating, less late eating, more breakfasts, less smoking, better sleep.
Advice:
The success of community interventions depends on the relationship between the person conducting the program and the participants
- Shared life experiences and relatability is better than a patient/doctor relationship.
Communities with limited healthcare facilities should consider this type of intervention, as little technology needed
Community clinics and centres should promote community health interventions, especially for pre-conditions and lifestyle/preventative health care