Why may patients with spinal cord injury be overlooked for obesity screening in the Veterans Health Administration? Qualitative research of the perspectives of patients and healthcare providers.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2159074
Abstract: PURPOSE We sought to describe factors influencing reduced rates of obesity screening for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States Veterans Health Administration (VA) and to foster potential solutions. MATERIALS AND METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: health; cord injury; obesity screening; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Rates, Variability, and Predictors of Screening for Obesity: Are Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Being Overlooked?
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DOI: 10.1159/000523917
Abstract: Introduction: Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are vulnerable to obesity. Annual obesity screening using body mass index (BMI) is the standard of care mandated by US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines. Our objective was… read more here.
Keywords: obesity screening; facility; individuals spinal; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Optimal BMI cutoff points in obesity screening for Chinese college students
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1017645
Abstract: Objective An accurate BMI classification system specific to the population is of great value in health promotion. Existing studies have shown that the BMI recommended cut-off value for adults is not suitable for college students.… read more here.
Keywords: index; college students; obesity screening; cutoff points ... See more keywords