Abstract

"10 to Amend" is an easy to follow evidence based program for the clinician and patient dyad. The program is presented as an algorithm utilized to decrease overall bodyweight by ten percent in order to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Krystina L. Kienast, BSN, Masters of Science in Nursing Student, Alverno College, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Gamma at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Chronic Disease, Obesity, Weight Loss

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Ten to Amend: A clinician's guide to weight loss and chronic diseases

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

"10 to Amend" is an easy to follow evidence based program for the clinician and patient dyad. The program is presented as an algorithm utilized to decrease overall bodyweight by ten percent in order to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.