scholarly journals Usability and experience testing to refine an online intervention to prevent weight gain in new kidney transplant recipients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen M. Castle ◽  
James Greenwood ◽  
Joseph Chilcot ◽  
Sharlene A. Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Online Intervention ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Prevent Weight Gain

Predictors of weight gain and cardiovascular risk in a cohort of racially diverse kidney transplant recipients

Nutrition ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles L Baum ◽  
Kathleen Thielke ◽  
Eric Westin ◽  
Elisa Kogan ◽  
Luca Cicalese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Racially Diverse

scholarly journals Kidney Transplant Recipients’ Weight Change and their Behaviors and Attitudes Related to Diet and Exercise

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nutting K ◽  
Naman J ◽  
Mitchell NS ◽  
Josephson M ◽  
Saunders MR
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Diet And Exercise ◽  
Allograft Function

Background: Weight gain after kidney transplant has been demonstrated to have adverse effects on allograft function and longevity. We sought to determine both the prevalence of post-transplant weight gain and factors associated with weight gain.

scholarly journals Feasibility and acceptability of a televideo physical activity and nutrition program for recent kidney transplant recipients

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Gibson ◽  
Aditi Gupta ◽  
J. Leon Greene ◽  
Jaehoon Lee ◽  
Rebecca R. Mount ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients

Abstract Background Post-transplant weight gain affects 50–90% of kidney transplant recipients adversely affecting survival, quality of life, and risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diet modification and physical activity may help prevent post-transplant weight gain. Methods for effective implementation of these lifestyle modifications are needed. The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered nutrition and physical activity intervention among kidney transplant recipients. Secondary aims were to estimate the effectiveness of the intervention in producing changes in physical activity, qualify of life, fruit and vegetable intake, and consumption of whole grains and water from baseline to 6 months. Methods A randomized controlled study for stable kidney transplant recipients between 6 and 12 months post-transplantation was conducted. Participants were randomly assigned 1:1 to a technology-based, lifestyle modification program (intervention) or to enhanced usual care (control). Results The first 10 kidney transplant recipients screened were eligible and randomized into the intervention and control groups with no significant between-group differences at baseline. Health coaching attendance (78%) and adherence to reporting healthy behaviors (86%) were high. All participants returned for final assessments. The weight in controls remained stable, while the intervention arm showed weight gain at 3 and 6 months. Improvements were found for physical activity, quality of life, and fruit and vegetable intake in both groups. All participants would recommend the program to other transplant recipients. Conclusions Our data suggest that a remotely delivered televideo nutrition and physical activity intervention is feasible and valued by patients. These findings will aid in the development of a larger, more prescriptive, randomized trial to address weight gain prevention. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier NCT03697317. Retrospectively registered on October 5, 2018.

Characterizing Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Affecting Weight Gain in Kidney Transplant Recipients

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connie K. Cupples ◽  
Ann K. Cashion ◽  
Patricia A. Cowan ◽  
Ruth S. Tutor ◽  
Mona N. Wicks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients

scholarly journals Weight Change in Kidney Transplant Recipients: An Academic Medical Center-Based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1637-1637
Author(s):  
Cheryl Gibson ◽  
Rebecca Mount ◽  
Heather Valentine ◽  
Debra Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Graft Function ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Post Transplant

Abstract Objectives Kidney transplant recipients often experience weight gain in the first year after transplantation and this weight gain is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, new-onset diabetes, metabolic syndrome and loss of graft function. The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of transplant recipients at our institution and describe post-transplant weight change. Methods Utilizing the institution's research data repository, we searched for adult kidney transplant patients from January 2014 through February 2019. Percent weight change at 6 and 12 months was calculated as a percentage of total body weight from time of transplant. Weight gain was defined as an increase of 5% or more while weight stable was classified as no weight change or less than 5% gain. Weight loss was defined as losing 5% or more of body weight from baseline. Results Of 598 cases, the sample was predominantly male (n = 361; 60%), married (n = 355; 59%) and white (n = 415; 69%). At transplant, mean age was 51.3 ± 13.5 years and mean weight was 85.26 ± 20.10 kg (males = 90.62 ± 20.73 kg; females = 77.53 ± 16.33 kg). At 6 months post-transplant, 87% of recipients (n = 518) had recorded weights. Of those individuals, 26% (n = 133) experienced weight gain (mean + 11.9%; median + 9.9%), gaining on average 8.9 ± 5.09 kg. Thirty one % (n = 163) lost weight (mean −10.3%; median - 8.8%), and 43% (n = 222) were weight stable. At 12 months post-transplant, 78.1% (n = 467) of patients had recorded weights. Of those individuals, 42% (n = 195) experienced weight gain (mean + 13%, median + 10%), 18% (n = 86) lost weight (mean −10.95%, median - 8.94%), and 40% (n = 185) maintained baseline weight. Those who gained weight during this period experienced a 10.16 ± 6.00 kg increase. Conclusions Post-transplant weight gain is a critical issue among our institution's kidney transplant recipients with more than 40% gaining significant weight, placing them at risk for early mortality and decreased graft survival. Healthcare professionals should continue to educate and direct recipients to weight management programs to control the amount of weight gained following transplantation. Helping kidney transplant recipients prevent unnecessary weight gain is essential to their prolonged survival and quality of life. Funding Sources None.

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