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Research and Reports

2004

Lethbridge-Çejku M, Schiller JS, Bernadel L, National Center for Health Statistics. Summary health statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2002. Vital Health Stat. 2004;10(222).

St Jeor ST, Cutter GR, Perumean-Chaney SE, Hall SJ, Herzog H, Bovee V. The practical use of charts to estimate resting energy expenditure in adults. Topics Clin Nutr . 2004;19:1:51-56.

2002 and earlier

August DA. Outcomes research in nutrition support: background, methods, and practical applications. In: Ireton-Jones CS, Gottschlich MM, Bell SJ. Practice-Oriented Nutrition Research: An Outcomes Measurement Approach. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.; 1998:129-156.

Benjamin KL. Public policy and the application of outcomes assessments: Paradigms versus politics. Med Care. 1995;33(suppl):AS299-AS306.

Biesemeier CW. Demonstrating the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy. Top Clin Nutr. 1999:14(2):13-22.

Bliesmer MM, Smayling M, Kane RL, Shannon I. The relationship between nursing staffing levels and nursing home outcomes. J Aging Health. 1998;10:351-371.

Bosworth HB, Schaie KW. The relationship of social environment, social networks, and health outcomes in the Seattle Longitudinal Study: Two analytical approaches. J Gerontol B Psychol Soc Sci. 1997;52:P197-P205.

Cade J, Upmeier H, Calvert C, Greenwood D. Costs of a healthy diet: Analysis from the UK women's cohort study. Public Health Nutr. 1999;2:505-512.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. Hospital Stays Grow Shorter Heart Disease Leading Cause of Hospitalization (4/01)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics Health. Behavior and Risk Factor Tables (6/01)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics Health. Seventh Conference on Health Survey Research Methods. (5/01)

Clark KS. Sports nutrition counseling: documentation of performance. Top Clin Nutr. 1999:14(2):34-40.

Dempsey DT, Mullen JL, Buzby GP. The link between nutritional status and clinical outcome: Can nutritional intervention modify it? Am J Clin Nutr. 1988;47(suppl):352-356.

Dichiera E, Cotugna N, Vickery C. An outcome evaluation of a senior feeding program. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-91. Abstract.

Fries JF, Harrington H, Edwards R, Kent LA, Richardson N. Randomized controlled trial of cost reductions from a health education program: The California public employees' retirement system (PERS) study. Am J Health Promotion. 1994;8:216-223.

Gallagher-Allred C, Voss AC, Finn SC, McCamish MA. Malnutrition and clinical outcomes: The case for medical nutrition therapy. J Am Diet Assoc. 1996;96:361-366.

Gallagher-Allred C, Voss AC, Gussler JD. Nutrition Intervention and Patient Outcomes: A Self-Study Manual. Ohio: Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories. 1995.

Gariballa SE, Parker SG, Taub N, Castleden CM. Influence of nutritional status on clinical outcome after acute stroke. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998;68:275-281.

Health, United States, 2002. National Center for Health Statistics; 2002. Hyattsville, MD: US Dept of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Heruti RJ, Lusky A, Barell V, Ohry A, Adunsky A. Cognitive status at admission: Does it affect the rehabilitation outcome of elderly patients with hip fracture. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1999;80:432-436.

Idler EL, Kwon S. Self rated health - The next generation of research: Outcomes and moderators. Gerontologists. 2001;41(special Issue):173. Abstract.

Inman-Felton AE. The fundamentals of outcomes research: demonstrating the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. Support Line. 1997(3):13-16.

Jackobs MK. The costs of medical nutrition therapy in healing pressure ulcers. Top Clin Nutr.1999:14(2):41-47.

Kane RL, Chen Q, Finch M, Blewett L, Burns R, Moskowitz M. Fuctional outcomes of posthospital care for stroke and hip fracture patients under Medicare. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998;46:1525-1533.

Kaplan RM. Health outcome models for policy analysis. Health Psychol. 1989;8:723-735.

Kaye GL. Outcomes Management: Linking Research to Practice. Columbus, OH: Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories; 1996.

Kearney MH, Rosal MC, Ockene JK, Churchill LC. Influences on older women's adherence to a low-fat diet in the Women's Health Initiative. Psychosom Med. 2002;64:450-457.

Kramer JB, Damron-Rodriguez J, Lee M, Wong MM. Medical house staff performance on the Facts of Aging Quiz: A comparison of test formats. Gerontol Geriatric Educ. 2001;21(3):41-51.

Kretser A, Kerr W, Voss T, Ackman A, Squires M, Baker C. Improving nutritional and functional outcomes in homebound elders via an aggressive 21-meal-per-week home delivery programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-91. Abstract.

Krout JA, Pogorzala CH. An intergenerational partnership between a college and congregate housing facility: How it works, what it means. Gerontologist. 2002;42:853-858.

Lawlor DA, Bedford C, Taylor M, Ebrahim S. Agreement between measured and self-reported weight in older women. Results from the British Women's Heart and Health Study. Age Ageing. 2002;31:169-174.

Margitic SE, Inouye SK, Thomas JL, Cassel CK, Regenstreif DI, Kowal JK. Hospital outcomes project for the elderly (HOPE): Rationale and design for a prospective pooled analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1993;41:258-267.

Martin KS, Scheet NJ, Stegman MR. Home health clients: Characteristics, outcomes of care and nursing interventions. Am J Public Health. 1993;83:1730-1734.

McCool A. Nutrition Services for the Aged: Need, Availability, and Outcomes. Study conducted for Gerontological Nutritionists, ADA DPG. Chicago, IL; 1993.

Meister S. CareMap Tools: An Outcomes Management System. in Issues In Home Care: Nursing and Nutrition Services - Report of the First Ross Forum on Home Care. Ohio: Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories. 1994: p 17-19.

Nutrition research: What can studies tell us? Dairy Council Digest. 2001;72(6):1-6.

Parker SG, Du X, Bardsley MJ, Goodfellow J, Cooper RG, Cleary R, Broughton D, Striet C, James OF. Measuring outcomes in care of the elderly. J R Coll Physicians Lond. 1994;28:428-433.

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Cost effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95:88.

Potter SM, Baum JA, Teng H, Stillman RJ, Shay NF, Erdman JW Jr. Soy protein and isoflavones: Their effects on blood lipids and bone density in postmenopausal women. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998;68(suppl):1375S-1379S.

Randell JS (ed).  The effectiveness of nutrition education and implications for nutrition education policy, program, and research: a review of research. J Nutr Educ. 1995:27(6)

Robertson BJ. Development of a least restrictive nutritional treatment program to promote functional out come in a geriatric rehabilitation population. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-78. Abstract.

Robertson BJ. The use of a patient outcome indicator in a university geriatric center quality assurance program. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-53. Abstract.

Rosner AJ, Grima DT, Torrance GW, Bradley C, Adachi JD, Sebaldt RJ, Willison DJ. Cost effectiveness of multi-therapy treatment strategies in the prevention of vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Pharmacoeconomics. 1998;14:559-573.

Ruland CM. Improving patient outcomes by including patient preferences in nursing care. Proc AMIA Symp. 1998:448-52.

Santure M, Turgeon-O'Brien H, Maziade J. High hemoglobin and hematocrit levels and pregnancy outcomes. Top Clin Nutr. 1999:14(2):25-33.

Schiller MR, Moore C. Practical approaches to outcomes evaluation. Top Clin Nutr. 1999;14(2):1-12.

Schlettwein-Gsell D. Nutrition and the quality of life: A measure for the outcome of nutritional intervention? Am J Clin Nutr. 1992;55(suppl):1263S-1266S.

Second Food Security Measurement and Research Conference Volume 1: Proceedings From the Food and Nutrition Information Center (USDA)

Self M, Brewer A, Kumanyika S, Doroshenko L, Carnaghi M, Brancato J. Pilot study to enhance start-up of a multicenter nutrition intervention trial. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998;98:322-325.

Shoaf LR, Bishirjian KO. Standards of practice for gerontological nutritionists: A mandate for action. The American Dietetic Association. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95:1433-1438.

Snyder CW, Tyler CV. The Palmore Facts on Aging Quiz: Are we using it correctly? Gerontol Geriatric Educ. 2001;21(3):21-9.

Splett PL. Cost Outcomes of Nutrition Intervention. PartI: Outcomes Research. PartII: Measuring Effectiveness of Nutrition Interventions. PartIII: Economic and Cost Analysis of Nutrition Interventions. Evansville, IN: Mead Johnson and Company; 1996.

Stewart AL, Mills KM, King AC, Haskell WL, Gillis D, Ritter PL. CHAMPS: Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Adults: outcomes for interventions. Med Sci in Sports & Exerc. 2001;33:1126-1141.

Thommessen B, Bautz-Holter E, Laake K. Predictors of outcome of rehabilitation of elderly stroke patients in a geriatric ward. Clin Rehabil. 1999;13:123-128.

Tonkin AM. Issues in extrapolating from clinical trials to clinical practice and outcomes. Aust N Z J Med. 1998;28:574-578.

U.S. General Accounting Office Reports: Nutrition Monitoring: Establishing a Model Program (PEMD-95-19)

U.S. General Accounting Office Reports: Nutrition Monitoring: Data Serve Many Purposes, But Users Recommend Improvements (PEMD-95-15)

Van Zuilen MH, Rubert MP, Silverman M, Lewis J. Medical students' positive and negative misconceptions about the elderly: The impact of training in geriatrics. Gerontol Geriatric Educ. 2001;21(3):31-40.

Winter MJ, Stanton L, Boushey CJ. The effectiveness of a food preparation and nutrition education program for children. Top Clin Nutr. 1999:14(2):48-59.

Wojner AW, Hedberg A. Incorporating nutrition care into critical pathways for improved outcomes. Integrating Nutrition Care Into Critical Pathways. Ross. 1995. p1-8.

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Resources

2004

Longitudinal Studies of Aging from CDC (1994-2000). For professionals; statistics on health related behaviors of the elderly.

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