Browsing by Subject "vulnerable populations"

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    Center for Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Research
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2015-04-17) Hannon, Tamara S.; Smith, Lisa G.; Carroll, Aaron E.; Marrero, David G.
    Background To facilitate both research and treatment of obesity in youth who are at especially high risk for diabetes, we have created the Center for Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Research. The mission of the center is to advance the health of vulnerable populations through obesity and diabetes prevention research focusing on mechanisms of progression from obesity to type 2 diabetes, defining best practices for obesity/diabetes prevention among youth, and cost-effective translation of the research to the community. Specific Aims 1. To promote the clinical investigation of pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnosis, and primary prevention of type 2 diabetes among vulnerable youth 2. Foster collaboration and facilitate interdisciplinary research between investigators interested in childhood obesity and diabetes prevention 3. Participate in community-based diabetes prevention research Key Ongoing Collaborative Research Projects Youth Diabetes Prevention Clinic (YDPC) – Patient-Centered Outcomes Project This program is designed to evaluate and assess the needs of adolescents (ages 10 – 21) who have evidence of prediabetes. Our goal is to successfully intervene in the trajectory toward the development of diabetes, and to promote healthy weight-control and improved well-being through an individualized treatment plan. Not only has this allowed us to address a significant unmet clinical need, but also to advance pediatric obesity patient-centered outcomes research and comparative effectiveness research in adolescent obesity / diabetes prevention. Dietary Intervention for Glucose Intolerance in Teens (DIG-IT Study) The objective of this study is to determine the impact on glycemic control, in adolescents who have prediabetes, of an individually-tailored wellness coaching strategy used to modify lifestyle habits. Additionally, the study aims to identify lifestyle factors that drive glycemic control, independent of changes in weight. We are conducting this study in in the Youth Diabetes Prevention Clinic via a collaboration with Dr. Gletsu-Miller (Purdue University). ENCOURAGE Healthy Families Study This is a randomized trial evaluating the comparative effectiveness and costs of an adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) directed at mothers and their children. The intervention is a group based lifestyle program which we developed and implemented in partnership with the YMCA. We are comparing the ENCOURAGE intervention targeted to 1) mothers who have had gestational diabetes or prediabetes, and 2) mothers who have had GDM or prediabetes along with their school-aged children.
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    Research With Cognitively Impaired Participants
    (2009-10) Oruche, Ukamaka M.
    Illnesses that cause cognitive impairment are a considerable health problem in the United States. These include Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's chorea, cerebrovascular disease, psychiatric disorders, chronic alcoholism, and AIDS dementia complex. Illness associated with cognitive impairment may cause great suffering to the affected patients and their families. Research involving individuals who may be at risk for or have cognitive impairment is necessary to improve our understanding of these illnesses. For example, this may occur during efforts to develop effective therapies to treat them. However, research with participants who have cognitive impairment presents additional ethical concerns because they may be vulnerable to coercion. Therefore, nurse researchers must not only understand the principles of informed consent (i.e., autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice), but also the additional safeguards provided in the common rule to protect cognitively impaired participants in research. These safeguards include advanced informed consent, legal representative, and assent. Gaps exist in federal regulations related to adhering to these safeguards such as how to assess for decision-making capacity and variations on who can be a legal representative. The nurse researchers have potential roles as educators and advocates in research involving participants with cognitive impairment.
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    Scholarly Concentrations Program: A PRIME Approach to Addressing Care for the Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
    (2022-04-28) Birnbaum, Deborah R.; Rojas, Michelle; Allen, Bradley L.; Wallach, Paul M.
    Examine how well the structure of the Scholarly Concentrations Program and content of each concentration relates to the goals of the federal Health Resources and Services Administration grant received to create more interest and prepare more medical school graduates to care for medically underserved and vulnerable populations. The grant funds the Primary Care Reaffirmation for Indiana Medical Education, or PRIME. project. A review of how concentrations align with the grant was conducted by reviewing program, concentration and course learning objectives and mapping to the grant objectives. Numerous concentrations were found to be an excellent fit, creating a PRIME opportunity to enhance the SC Program and move the needle on the grant objectives.