Regenstrief Institute

About: Regenstrief Institute is a nonprofit organization based out in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Health care & Population. The organization has 742 authors who have published 2042 publications receiving 96966 citations.

Pain Coping Skills Training for Patients Who Catastrophize About Pain Prior to Knee Arthroplasty: A Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial.

Abstract: Background:Pain catastrophizing has been identified as a prognostic indicator of poor outcome following knee arthroplasty. Interventions to address pain catastrophizing, to our knowledge, have not been tested in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine whethe

The Effects of Health and Environment on Exercise-Class Participation in Older, Urban Women

Abstract: This research investigated the effects of health and environmental factors on the dropout and intermittent nonattendance of an exercise program designed specifically for older, female, primary-care patients living in the inner city. Class-attendance records (n = 21,538) from a cohort 110 women were analyzed. Women who dropped out early had poorer perceived health and were more likely to report pain as an exercise barrier at baseline. Those who lived in a census tract where a larger percentage of workers walk to work were less likely to drop out early. Intermittent nonattendance was associated with adverse weather conditions including heat index above 90 oF, wind-chill index below 20 oF, overcast sky, and snow. Better attendance was associated with greater atmospheric pressure, as well as lower number of sunlight hours per day. This research highlights the need to better understand environmental barriers when promoting physical activities in older women.

Using a cell phone-based glucose monitoring system for adolescent diabetes management.

Abstract: IntroductionMobile technology may be useful in addressing several issues in adolescent diabetes management.PurposeTo assess the feasibility and acceptability of a cell phone glucose monitoring system for adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents.MethodsThe authors recruited patients with type 1 diabetes who had been diagnosed for at least 1 year. Each adolescent used the system for 6 months, filling out surveys every 3 months to measure their usability and satisfaction with the cell phone glucose monitoring system, as well as how use of the system might affect quality of family functioning and diabetes management.ResultsAdolescents reported positive feelings about the technology and the service, even though a concerning number of them had significant technical issues that affected continued use of the device. Nearly all thought that the clinic involvement in monitoring testing behavior was quite acceptable. The use of the Glucophone™ did not, however, significantly change the quality of life of t...