2015
Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes
Whittemore R, Liberti LS, Jeon S, Chao A, Minges KE, Murphy K, Grey M. Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes 2015, 17: 567-575. PMID: 26611663, PMCID: PMC4882266, DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesSecondary outcomesPsychoeducational programQuality of lifePrimary outcomeClinic recordsPreliminary efficacyMixed model analysisHealth outcomesClinical sitesA1CTargeted reminderBehavioral factorsOutcomesTreatment effectsSignificant differencesDiabetesPerceived stressFamily supportDiabetes websitesFrequent remindersPrescribed programEfficacyTeensGroup
2012
An Internet Coping Skills Training Program for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Jaser SS, Jeon S, Liberti L, Delamater A, Murphy K, Faulkner MS, Grey M. An Internet Coping Skills Training Program for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2012, 61: 395-404. PMID: 22960587, PMCID: PMC3623558, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0b013e3182690a29.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoping skillsDiabetes-related stressSocial competenceAccessible interventionsSignificant time effectMultisite clinical trialInternet interventionsProgram efficacyMixed-model analysisMonths postinterventionAdolescentsYouthSkillsAdolescenceEducational interventionStructured diabetes educationInterventionHealth outcomesTreat approachManaging diabetesConceptual frameworkModeratorTime effectsBehavioralType 1 diabetesA comparison of two internet programs for adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Design and methods
Grey M, Whittemore R, Liberti L, Delamater A, Murphy K, Faulkner MS. A comparison of two internet programs for adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Design and methods. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2012, 33: 769-776. PMID: 22484337, PMCID: PMC3361561, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2012.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentBiomarkersChildClinical ProtocolsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Family ConflictFollow-Up StudiesGlycated HemoglobinHumansInternetPatient Education as TopicPatient SatisfactionPsychotherapy, GroupQuality of LifeRegression AnalysisResearch DesignSocial SupportTreatment OutcomeConceptsPsycho-educational programSkills training programType 1 diabetesWeekly interactive lessonsSocial competenceFamily conflictDiverse youthControl conditionIntervention effectsYouthTraining programInternet programClinical careInteractive lessonsMulti-site clinical trialQuality of lifeOrganizational barriersCopingSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeModeratorHealth coachesClinical trialsAdolescentsDiabetes
2010
A Pilot Study of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss
Yazaki Y, Faridi Z, Ma Y, Ali A, Northrup V, Njike VY, Liberti L, Katz DL. A Pilot Study of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss. Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine 2010, 16: 291-299. PMID: 20192914, PMCID: PMC5206698, DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexOverweight adultsCentral adiposityNutritional educationChromium picolinateWeight lossSimilar mean body mass indexMean body mass indexHealthy overweight adultsPlacebo-controlled trialChromium picolinate supplementationWeight loss aidPercent body fatPlacebo groupBlood pressureMass indexUrinary biomarkersOutcome measuresBody fatDaily ingestionComputerized tomographyControl groupPlaceboNutritional supplementsAdiposity
2009
Effects of coping skills training in school‐age children with type 1 diabetes
Grey M, Whittemore R, Jaser S, Ambrosino J, Lindemann E, Liberti L, Northrup V, Dziura J. Effects of coping skills training in school‐age children with type 1 diabetes. Research In Nursing & Health 2009, 32: 405-418. PMID: 19488997, PMCID: PMC2720049, DOI: 10.1002/nur.20336.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Evaluating the impact of mobile telephone technology on type 2 diabetic patients’ self‐management: the NICHE pilot study
Faridi Z, Liberti L, Shuval K, Northrup V, Ali A, Katz DL. Evaluating the impact of mobile telephone technology on type 2 diabetic patients’ self‐management: the NICHE pilot study. Journal Of Evaluation In Clinical Practice 2008, 14: 465-469. PMID: 18373577, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2007.00881.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCell PhoneConnecticutDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicPilot ProjectsSelf CareConceptsClinical outcomesIntervention groupDiabetic self-care behaviorsLarge phase II trialType 2 diabetic patientsPhase II trialType 2 diabeticsCommunity health centersType 2 diabetesSelf-care behaviorsII trialIntervention patientsDiabetic patientsDiabetic careClinic populationMean deteriorationHealth centersMean improvementSelf-efficacy scoresIntervention protocolBrief interventionPatientsPilot studyStatistical significanceDiabetes