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December 12, 2011 | Journal Article
Modest increases have been seen in diabetes self-management for intermediate outcomes, such as lowered hemoglobin A1C values and changes in self-monitored behavior. This study measures effects of self-management programs for disadvantaged populations.
January 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Mental Illness Education Project produced two videotapes on self-management of emotional, behavioral or psychiatric challenges.
March 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
Healthwise, a Boise, Idaho, private non-profit educational organization, conducted a multi-faceted public education campaign focusing on patient self-care intervention in a four-county Idaho area.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
Physical activity programs for overweight and obese teenagers often fail due to low motivation and retention.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
Diabetes, which has been linked to increased risk for dementia and many other health problems, is becoming increasingly common. Exercise has been found to sustain or improve cognitive function in older adults, but only a small percentage of older ad ...
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
Video games with active movement components can promote physical activity, but it is not known whether active games with exercise themes are better at promoting activity than active games without exercise themes.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
While rates of overweight and obesity are relatively low among college students, students are at risk for weight gain that can eventually lead to obesity and health problems.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
While interactive exercise video games may help increase motivation for physical activity, few of these games take advantage of group dynamics to spur increased exertion. This research examines the effects of partnership on individual exertion during active video game playing.
July 23, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the promise of video games to help individuals improve diabetes self-management.
February 26, 2013
Oregon Health and Science University cut readmissions for heart failure patients by 11 percent over an 18-month period through improved patient education.