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Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Testing Use of Smartphone Technology for Obesity Treatment

Journal of Obesity, 2013
Background. The established interventions for weight loss are resource intensive which can create barriers for full participation and ultimate translation. The major goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary
Jerilyn K. Allen, Janna Stephens, Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb, Kerry J. Stewart, Sara Hauck   +4 more
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Effect of guided counseling on nutritional status of pregnant women in West Gojjam zone, Ethiopia: a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Nutrition Journal, 2020
Background Undernutrition during pregnancy affects birth outcomes adversely. In Ethiopia, despite nutrition counseling on the maternal diet being given by the health workers during pregnancy, maternal undernutrition is still high in the country.
Yeshalem Mulugeta Demilew, Getu Degu Alene, Tefera Belachew   +2 more
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Assessing the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the ProACTIVE SCI physical activity counseling intervention among physiotherapists and SCI peer coaches during the transition from rehabilitation to community

Frontiers in Neurology, 2023
IntroductionPhysical Activity (PA) levels for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) peak during rehabilitation and sharply decline post-discharge. The ProACTIVE SCI intervention has previously demonstrated very large-sized effects on PA; however, it ...
Kenedy Olsen, Kenedy Olsen, Kenedy Olsen, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Sarah Lawrason, Sarah Lawrason, Sarah Lawrason, Christopher B. McBride, Kristen Walden, Catherine Le Cornu Levett, Regina Colistro, Tova Plashkes, Andrea Bass, Teri Thorson, Ryan Clarkson, Rod Bitz, Jasmin K. Ma, Jasmin K. Ma, Jasmin K. Ma   +21 more
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Smoking cessation treatment for COPD smokers: the role of counselling

Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, 2015
Smoking cessation is the only therapeutic intervention that can prevent COPD smokers from the chronic progression of their disorder. The most important intervention for helping these smokers to quit is a combination of counseling plus pharmacological ...
C.A. Jiménez-Ruiz, K.O. Fagerström
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The Effect of Structured Counseling Towards Knowledge, Attitude, and Participation of Modern Contraceptive Among Unmet Need Couples [PDF]

, 2016
The number of unmet need for family planning remains high in developing countries, including in Indonesia. Structured contraceptive counseling potentially increases contraceptive use effectively maintain its continuity and enhances client's satisfaction.
Anwar, A. D. (Anita), Lestari, B. W. (Bony), Simanjuntak, H. (Herlina)   +2 more
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Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of Supervision Evaluation and Supervisory Competence Scale

Sichuan jingshen weisheng
BackgroundClinical supervision is a critical component in the training and professional development of psychological counselors. Scientifically evaluating the effectiveness of clinical supervision is essential， yet reliable and effective tools for such ...
Zou Hongrong, Xu Jun, Wang Jing, Zhang Ya   +3 more
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Short- and long-term effectiveness of a three-month individualized need-supportive physical activity counseling intervention at the workplace

BMC Public Health, 2017
Background The objective of the present study was to evaluate the short- and long-term intervention and mediation effects of a 3-month individualized need-supportive physical activity (PA) counseling intervention on employees’ PA and sedentary behavior ...
Anass Arrogi, Astrid Schotte, An Bogaerts, Filip Boen, Jan Seghers   +4 more
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Counseling Techniques Supporting West African Children With Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Sociology, 2021
Using a meta-synthesis approach, through the review of current literature, five published and peer reviewed qualitative research reports were studied.
Shanelle V. Clay, Cheria Jackson, Quincy Stephenson   +2 more
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Study protocol: randomized controlled trial of an individualized music intervention for people with dementia in the home care setting

BMC Psychiatry
Background Studies suggest that individualized music listening is an effective, non-pharmacological intervention for improving the quality of life of people with dementia in the institutional care setting.
Elisabeth Jakob, Juliane Meininger, Mareike Hillebrand, Lisette Weise, Gabriele Wilz   +4 more
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Comparison of effectiveness of face to face and telephone-based counseling with EXPLISSIT approach on marital interaction and quality of life of women attending health centers of Tabriz city during Covid 19 epidemy: A Quasi-experimental study [PDF]

مجله پزشکی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز
Background. Quarantine and social distancing due to COVID 19 has led to anxiety, anger, stress, and anger in people and has had a negative impact on physical and mental health and the quality of marital relationships.
Fatemeh Gheibi, Sevil Hakimi, Niloufar Sattarzadeh Jahdi   +2 more
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