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An Interprofessional Approach to Improve Gestational Outcomes
Author(s) -
Hagen Laura Jane,
Penava Deborah,
Johnson Marjorie,
Mottola Michelle
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.958.2
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , psychological intervention , weight gain , physical activity , weight management , gestational age , behavior change , physical therapy , family medicine , weight loss , nursing , body weight , obesity , genetics , pathology , biology
Sixty percent of obese women exceed the recommended criteria for gestational weight gain during pregnancy, potentially compromising optimal fetal growth. Pregnancy represents a unique period of time conducive to lifestyle modification during which we can provide patients with health advice and education; provision of information alone, however is insufficient for long‐term behavior changes. “My Clinic” is an Interprofessional clinic for pregnant women with BMI>;35 developed to improve health outcomes through lifestyle changes. Effective low cost behavior tools that promote healthy lifestyles are needed to focus clinical interventions. The purpose of this study is to assist pregnant women referred to “My Clinic” achieve a healthy pregnancy. Participants will be provided with a series of computer or paper‐based modules aimed at improving their physical activity levels and eating habits. Individually tailored modules include the following topics: time management, goal setting, action planning, self‐talk and overcoming barriers. We predict that participants undergoing specialized care and completing the modules will show increased self‐efficacy and action planning for physical activity and healthy eating, preventing excessive gestational weight gain compared to women receiving standard care in this novel study. Grant Funding Source : Departmental