Cheryl A Gibson, Aditi Gupta, Abhijit Naik, Debra K Sullivan, Mona Doshi, Jim Backes, Susan Harvey, Jaehoon Lee, Rebecca Mount, Heather Valentine, Kelly Shaffer
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Abstract
Introduction: Many kidney transplant recipients experience weight gain in the first year after transplantation.
Research question: The objective of this research study was to assess the desires of recent kidney transplant patients about the design features of a healthy lifestyle program to counter unnecessary weight gain.
Design: In this descriptive study, recent recipients at 2 transplant centers were invited to participate in an online survey. Survey items included sociodemographic information, current medications, health conditions, weight change posttransplant, diet behaviors, physical activity participation, and desired features of a lifestyle program.
Results: Fifty-three participants, mean age 60.5 (11.2) years, primarily males, completed surveys. Forty percent gained weight posttransplantation with many indicating struggling with their diet. Physical activity levels stayed the same (17%) or decreased (40%) posttransplantation. Eighty-seven percent of participants indicated they would participate in an online lifestyle program and 76% wanted online physical activity and nutrition sessions to meet at least once weekly. Suggestions about the type of information and activities, included eating strategies (eg, how to eat healthfully at restaurants, grocery shopping tips, and recipes), resources for at-home physical activities, access to cooking classes, and apps to track both activity and food intake.
Conclusion: Recent kidney transplant recipients would benefit from and desired to join a lifestyle program featuring tailored nutrition education and physical activity coaching. Gathered information will be used to inform and tailor a lifestyle program. Identifying features for the prevention of unnecessary weight gain with patients' input is essential for promoting and sustaining healthy behaviors.
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Progress in Transplantation (PIT) is the official journal of NATCO, The Organization for Transplant Professionals. Journal Partners include: Australasian Transplant Coordinators Association and Society for Transplant Social Workers. PIT reflects the multi-disciplinary team approach to procurement and clinical aspects of organ and tissue transplantation by providing a professional forum for exchange of the continually changing body of knowledge in transplantation.
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