2024
Study Recruitment, Retention, and Adherence Among Chinese American Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Huang S, Nam S, Ash G, Wu B, Melkus G, Jeon S, McMahon E, Dickson V, Whittemore R. Study Recruitment, Retention, and Adherence Among Chinese American Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nursing Research 2024, 73: 328-336. PMID: 38905624, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000731.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChinese American immigrantsRecruitment strategiesRetention strategiesSnowball samplingOnline surveyMultiple recruitment strategiesPhysical activity studiesForeign-born Chinese womenCOVID-19 pandemicAmerican immigrantsGestational diabetesDiverse socioeconomic groupsStudy websiteReport adherenceEmail remindersGeographically diverse sampleHealth researchText remindersAdherence strategiesCommunity outreachStudy recruitmentDiabetes diagnosisIndex pregnancyStudy webpageChinese womenA Systematic Review of Interventions That Address Food Insecurity for Persons With Prediabetes or Diabetes Using the RE-AIM Framework
Whitehouse C, Akyirem S, Petoskey C, Huang S, Lendvai D, Batten J, Whittemore R. A Systematic Review of Interventions That Address Food Insecurity for Persons With Prediabetes or Diabetes Using the RE-AIM Framework. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2024, 50: 141-166. PMID: 38545669, DOI: 10.1177/26350106241232649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRE-AIMFood insecurityRE-AIM elementsRE-AIM frameworkQualified Health CentersSystematic Reviews of InterventionsSystematically review interventionsDiabetes-related outcomesCommunity-based outreachResearch team membersSustainability of interventionsReviews of InterventionsFederal poverty levelScreening of abstractsAssociated with higher riskQuality of lifeHigh-risk populationStatistically significant improvementDiabetes outcomesImplement interventionsHealth centersSelf-managementUnique citationsType 2 diabetesSelf-efficacy
2023
The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Zhong Q, Chen Y, Luo M, Lin Q, Tan J, Xiao S, Willey J, Chen J, Whittemore R, Guo J. The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Globalization And Health 2023, 19: 6. PMID: 36703168, PMCID: PMC9881320, DOI: 10.1186/s12992-023-00910-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive lifestyle modification programHistory of GDMGestational diabetes mellitusLifestyle modification programBody mass indexT2D risk scoreTreat analysisWaist circumferenceSubgroup analysisBlood glucoseModification programRisk scoreT2D riskChinese Clinical Trial RegistryDifferent body mass indexType 2 diabetes riskBlood glucose intoleranceHigher abdominal adiposityClinical Trials RegistryType 2 diabetesGeneralized estimation equation modelsLow glycemic index foodsQuality of lifeEstimation equation modelsGlycemic index foods
2019
The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Yang J, Guo J, Tang Y, Huang L, Wiley J, Zhou Z, Whittemore R. The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2019, 75: 1439-1449. PMID: 30561061, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeType 1 diabetesChinese adolescentsMean diabetes durationComplex treatment regimenCross-sectional studyRandomized control trialPerceived stressDiabetes durationDiabetes clinicTreatment regimenMean ageControl trialSample of adolescentsT1DMental healthRelevant interventionsElevated stress levelsCoping stylesDiabetesAdolescentsPsychosocial attributesOngoing stressLower satisfactionOne-quarter
2014
Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes
Pyatak E, Sequeira P, Whittemore R, Vigen C, Peters A, Weigensberg M. Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine 2014, 31: 1615-1624. PMID: 24798586, PMCID: PMC4221576, DOI: 10.1111/dme.12485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesYoung adultsStressful life circumstancesEmergency department utilizationAdult diabetes careHealthcare system barriersLow socio-economic statusHealth system challengesHistory of lossTransition clinicHigher HbA1cDiabetes careAdult careHigh riskHealth providersSystem barriersHealth outcomesPsychosocial needsSocio-economic statusPsychosocial measuresClinical settingType 1Poor healthDiabetesPsychosocial challenges
2007
Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers
Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Ambrosino JM, Lindemann E, Grey M. Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2007, 33: 509-519. PMID: 17991690, PMCID: PMC2390883, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsm104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeChild depressive symptomsType 1 diabetesDepressive symptomsImpact of diabetesMaternal depressive symptomsFamily functioningFamily psychosocial factorsSchool-aged childrenMaternal depressionPsychosocial factorsDiabetesSecondary analysisSymptomsChildren's qualityBaseline dataChildrenMothersPsychosocial adjustmentPerceptions of copingInterventionSkills interventionT1DCopingLifeHispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications
Hatcher E, Whittemore R. Hispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2007, 19: 536-545. PMID: 17897118, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2007.00255.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAttitude to HealthCausalityDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FamilyFemaleFolkloreHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHispanic or LatinoHumansLife StyleMaleMedicine, TraditionalMiddle AgedNursing Methodology ResearchPatient Education as TopicPhytotherapyReligion and PsychologySelf CareSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsType 2 diabetesHispanic adultsMultiple computerized databasesSymptoms of diabetesPatients' explanatory modelsEtiology of diabetesCompetent health careAdults' beliefsChronic illnessHerbal treatmentReference listsDiabetesIndividualized planSerious illnessType 2Biomedical causesHealth professionalsClinical implicationsComputerized databaseHealthcare professionalsIntegrative literature reviewIllnessHealth careHispanic subgroupsAdults
2005
Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes
Whittemore R, D'Eramo Melkus G, Grey M. Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2005, 14: 195-203. PMID: 15669928, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.00937.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedBody Mass IndexConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, DiabeticExerciseFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth StatusHumansMental HealthMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNursing Methodology ResearchPatient Education as TopicPilot ProjectsRegression AnalysisSelf CareSelf EfficacySocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesWomenConceptsType 2 diabetesMetabolic controlActivity QuestionnairePaffenbarger Physical Activity QuestionnaireDiabetes Self-Care Activities QuestionnaireSelf-Care Activities QuestionnaireNurse coaching interventionPsychosocial adjustmentPhysical Activity QuestionnaireBody mass indexDiabetes-related distressPositive health outcomesSocial supportSelf-management measuresDietary subscaleCross-sectional designDiabetes SurveyMass indexSocial Functioning ScaleDiabetes QuestionnairePhysical activityDiabetesHealth outcomesIntervention studiesPsychosocial measures
2004
A Nurse-Coaching Intervention for Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Melkus GD, Sullivan A, Grey M. A Nurse-Coaching Intervention for Women With Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2004, 30: 795-804. PMID: 15510531, DOI: 10.1177/014572170403000515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesNurse-coaching interventionPilot studyStandard care control conditionCare control conditionDiabetes-related distressA1c levelsTreatment satisfactionTreatment groupsDiabetes educationPhysiologic adaptationsPsychosocial outcomesDiabetesPsychosocial adaptationWomenMonthsGood dietInterventionPhone callsControl conditionSessionsGood exerciseMore satisfactionGroupBMISELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Whittemore R, Melkus GD, Grey M. SELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. Issues In Mental Health Nursing 2004, 25: 243-260. PMID: 14965845, DOI: 10.1080/01612840490274750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsHistory of depressionDepressed moodAntidepressive agentsDiabetes-related health outcomesSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsPercent of womenSelf-reported prevalenceMajority of womenTime of assessmentCross-sectional analysisReuptake inhibitorsDepression treatmentPoor psychosocial adjustmentMost womenHealth functioningHealth outcomesDiabetesWomenPhysiological outcomesDepressionUnderstudied populationPsychosocial adjustmentMood
2003
Working Within Boundaries: A Patient-Centered Approach to Lifestyle Change
Whittemore R, Sullivan A, Bak PS. Working Within Boundaries: A Patient-Centered Approach to Lifestyle Change. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2003, 29: 69-74. PMID: 12632685, DOI: 10.1177/014572170302900109.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Living With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Functional Health Status
Chase S, Whittemore R, Crosby N, Freney D, Howes P, Phillips T. Living With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Functional Health Status. Journal Of Community Health Nursing 2000, 17: 1-13. PMID: 10778025, DOI: 10.1207/s15327655jchn1701_01.Peer-Reviewed Original Research