Search Results - "Sciamanna, Christopher N."

Comparing preferences to evaluations of barrier self-efficacy for two strength training programs in US older adults by Kurth, Jordan D, Sciamanna, Christopher N, Herrell, Cheyenne, Moeller, Matthew, Stine, Jonathan G

“…Engagement in regular physical activity is one of the best strategies for older adults to remain healthy. Unfortunately, only 35% of older adults meet…”
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Global life satisfaction predicts ambulatory affect, stress, and cortisol in daily life in working adults by Smyth, Joshua M., Zawadzki, Matthew J., Juth, Vanessa, Sciamanna, Christopher N.

“…Global life satisfaction has been linked with long-term health advantages, yet how life satisfaction impacts the trajectory of long-term health is unclear…”
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Pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of random nicotine delivery on cigarettes per day and smoke exposure by Yingst, Jessica M., Lester, Courtney, Livelsberger, Craig, Allen, Sophia I., Hammett, Erin, Veldheer, Susan, Hummer, Breianna, Bordner, Candace, Zhu, Junjia, Sciamanna, Christopher N., Trushin, Neil, Tan, Hock S., Wilson, Stephen J., Twining, Robert C., Foulds, Jonathan, Grigson, Patricia Sue

“…Many smokers report attempting to quit each year, yet most relapse, in part due to exposure to smoking-related cues. It is hypothesized that extinction of the…”
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Impact of online patient reminders to improve asthma care: A randomized controlled trial by Pool, Andrew C, Kraschnewski, Jennifer L, Poger, Jennifer M, Smyth, Joshua, Stuckey, Heather L, Craig, Timothy J, Lehman, Erik B, Yang, Chengwu, Sciamanna, Christopher N

“…Asthma is one of the most burdensome chronic illnesses in the US. Despite widespread dissemination of evidence-based guidelines, more than half of the adults…”
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Website usage and weight loss in a free commercial online weight loss program: retrospective cohort study by Hwang, Kevin O, Ning, Jing, Trickey, Amber W, Sciamanna, Christopher N

“…Online weight loss programs are increasingly popular. However, little is known about outcomes and associations with website usage among members of free online…”
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A call for screening for physical dysfunction in clinical practice by Sciamanna, Christopher N., Danilovich, Margaret K.

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Effect of Peer Mentoring on Quality of Life among CKD Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial by Ghahramani, Nasrollah, Chinchilli, Vernon M., Kraschnewski, Jennifer L., Lengerich, Eugene J., Sciamanna, Christopher N.

“…Introduction: CKD is associated with decreased quality of life (QOL). Peer mentoring (PM) leads to improved QOL in various chronic diseases. The effectiveness…”
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Light‐intensity and moderate‐to‐vigorous intensity physical activity among older adult breast cancer survivors with obesity: A narrative review by Gordon, Brett R., Caru, Maxime, Blair, Cindy K., Bluethmann, Shirley M., Conroy, David E., Doerksen, Shawna E., Hakun, Jonathon G., Sturgeon, Kathleen M., Potiaumpai, Melanie, Sciamanna, Christopher N., Schmitz, Kathryn H.

“…Background With an aging population, rising incidence of breast cancer, improved survival rates, and obesity epidemic, there will be a growing population of…”
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Working to Increase Stability through Exercise (WISE): screening, recruitment, and baseline characteristics by Sciamanna, Christopher N, Ballentine, Noel H, Bopp, Melissa, Chinchilli, Vernon M, Ciccolo, Joseph T, Delauter, Gabrielle, Fisher, Abigail, Fox, Edward J, Jan De Beur, Suzanne M, Kearcher, Kalen, Kraschnewski, Jennifer L, Lehman, Erik, McTigue, Kathleen M, McAuley, Edward, Paranjape, Anuradha, Rodriguez-Colon, Sol, Rovniak, Liza S, Rutt, Kayla, Smyth, Joshua M, Stewart, Kerry J, Stuckey, Heather L, Tsay, Annie

“…The aim of this paper is to describe the utility of various recruitment modalities utilized in the Working to Increase Stability through Exercise (WISE) study…”
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Improving reflective evaluations of sport through repeated experiences of fun-rationale, design, feasibility, and acceptability of the PlayFit Youth Sport Program by Ladwig, Matthew A, Sciamanna, Christopher N, Luzier, Gavin, Blaker, Joshua M, Agans, Jennifer P, Visek, Amanda J

“…Adolescents who drop out of sport often report that it had become less 'fun' and 'enjoyable' over time. Although preadolescent sport typically emphasizes…”
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Physical Activity Mode and Mental Distress in Adulthood by Sciamanna, Christopher N., MD, Smyth, Joshua M., PhD, Doerksen, Shawna E., PhD, Richard, Barrett R., BS, Kraschnewski, Jennifer L., MD, MPH, Mowen, Andrew J., PhD, Hickerson, Benjamin D., PhD, Rovniak, Liza S., PhD, MPH, Lehman, Erik B., MS, Yang, Chengwu, MD, PhD

“…Introduction Nearly one fifth of American adults suffer from mental health issues, yet many treatments have side effects and stigma attached. Physical activity…”
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Correction to: Working to increase stability through exercise (WISE): screening, recruitment, and baseline characteristics by Sciamanna, Christopher N, Ballentine, Noel H, Bopp, Melissa, Chinchilli, Vernon M, Ciccolo, Joseph T, Delauter, Gabrielle, Fisher, Abigail, Fox, Edward J, Jan De Beur, Suzanne M, Kearcher, Kalen, Kraschnewski, Jennifer L, Lehman, Erik, McTigue, Kathleen M, McAuley, Edward, Paranjape, Anuradha, Rodriguez-Colon, Sol, Rovniak, Liza S, Rutt, Kayla, Smyth, Joshua M, Stewart, Kerry J, Stuckey, Heather L, Tsay, Annie

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Improving Caregiver Burden by a Peer-Led Mentoring Program for Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial by Ghahramani, Nasrollah, Chinchilli, Vernon M., Kraschnewski, Jennifer L., Lengerich, Eugene J., Sciamanna, Christopher N.

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, cost, and increased caregiver burden. Peer mentoring (PM) improves multiple…”
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Accuracy of Self-Reported Physical Capacities as a Clinical Screening Test for Older Adults With Mobility Disability by Sciamanna, Christopher N., Lemaster, Kent A., Danilovich, Margaret K., Conroy, David E., Schmitz, Kathryn H., Silvis, Matthew, Ladwig, Matthew, Ballentine, Noel

“…Background: Screening for poor physical performance has the potential to identify older adults at risk for loss of future independence, yet clinically feasible…”
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Effects of a web-based patient activation intervention to overcome clinical inertia on blood pressure control: cluster randomized controlled trial by Thiboutot, Jeffrey, Sciamanna, Christopher N, Falkner, Bonita, Kephart, Donna K, Stuckey, Heather L, Adelman, Alan M, Curry, William J, Lehman, Erik B

“…Only approximately half of patients with hypertension have their blood pressure controlled, due in large part to the tendency of primary care providers (PCPs)…”
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Adult outdoor group sport play during a pandemic: Feasibility, acceptability, and program adherence results from a study of modifications to mitigate COVID-19 risk by Ladwig, Matthew A., Sciamanna, Christopher N., Rutt, Kayla N., Blaker, Joshua M., Kearcher, Kalen, Auer, Brandon J., Rovniak, Liza S., Conroy, David E., Gottschall, Jinger S., Silvis, Matthew L., Smyth, Joshua M., Wang, Ming

“…•Attendance to an outdoor sport play program was high, despite COVID-19 precautions.•Masking did not cause notable discomfort or problems socializing among…”
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Feasibility and impact of a 1-minute daily functional exercise regimen prescribed to older adults by their primary care physician by Sciamanna, Christopher N., Ladwig, Matthew A., Conroy, David E., Schmitz, Kathryn H., Silvis, Matthew L., Ballentine, Noel H., Auer, Brandon J., Danilovich, Margaret K.

“…•42% of older adult patients (≥60yrs) adopted a brief daily exercise regimen prescribed by their PCP.•Over 24-weeks, the patients completed an average of 114…”
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Comparative effectiveness of an adult social physical play versus traditional group exercise program for adherence and fitness: Protocol for a randomized-controlled trial by Ladwig, Matthew A., Sciamanna, Christopher N., Rovniak, Liza S., Conroy, David E., Gottschall, Jinger S., Silvis, Matthew L., Smyth, Joshua M., Wang, Ming, Auer, Brandon J.

“…Despite the myriad benefits associated with regular physical activity (PA), few American adults accrue sufficient weekly PA. Although “lack of time” is often…”
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A growing opportunity: Community gardens affiliated with US hospitals and academic health centers by George, Daniel R, Rovniak, Liza S, Kraschnewski, Jennifer L, Hanson, Ryan, Sciamanna, Christopher N

“…Abstract Background Community gardens can reduce public health disparities through promoting physical activity and healthy eating, growing food for underserved…”
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Reducing Unintended Pregnancies Through Web-Based Reproductive Life Planning and Contraceptive Action Planning among Privately Insured Women: Study Protocol for the MyNewOptions Randomized, Controlled Trial by Chuang, Cynthia H., MD, MSc, Velott, Diana L., MPA, MS, Weisman, Carol S., PhD, Sciamanna, Christopher N., MD, MPH, Legro, Richard S., MD, Chinchilli, Vernon M., PhD, Moos, Merry-K., BSN, MPH, Francis, Erica B., MS, Confer, Lindsay N., MPH, Lehman, Erik B., MS, Armitage, Christopher J., PhD

“…Abstract Background The Affordable Care Act mandates that most women of reproductive age with private health insurance have full contraceptive coverage with no…”
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