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Nutrition counseling and monitoring via tele-nutrition for healthy diet for people with spinal cord injury: A case series analyses

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 · DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2021.1871824 · Published: July 1, 2022

Spinal Cord InjuryNutrition & DieteticsTelehealth & Digital Health

Simple Explanation

This study looked at whether providing nutrition counseling remotely (tele-nutrition) could help people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) improve their diet. Participants received six tele-nutrition sessions over three months, using video calls and a food diary app. The study found that while weight and overall life satisfaction didn't change significantly, participants did report making healthier food choices.

Study Duration
3 months
Participants
15 participants with SCI were enrolled, 10 completed the intervention
Evidence Level
Prospective observational study

Key Findings

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    There were no statistically significant changes from baseline to 3-month follow up in weight, waist circumference, Knowledge and Nutrition Evaluation, and LSIA.
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    9 out of 10 participants rated their healthy food choices as improving.
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    Participants endorsed a 97-100% satisfaction rating in relation to perceived health benefits, equipment, and program satisfaction.

Research Summary

This study provides preliminary data suggesting that tele-nutrition is an efficacious intervention that may improve diet quality for individuals with SCI. The program successfully provided tele-nutrition counseling services for individuals with SCI. Although the main outcome measures (waist circumference, weight, and life satisfaction) did not show treatment effects, significant improvements in eating behavior were observed.

Practical Implications

Improved Diet Quality

Tele-nutrition may be a useful tool for improving diet quality in individuals with SCI.

High Patient Satisfaction

Patients with SCI are highly satisfied with tele-nutrition programs.

Disseminable Intervention Model

The tele-nutrition model used in this study can be easily implemented in other SCI centers.

Study Limitations

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    High drop-out rate
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    Small sample size
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    Lack of a control group

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