Biomedical subjects

Smita Das

Publications and source records attributed to Smita Das.

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PubMed2005

Application of an algorithm-driven protocol to simultaneously provide universal and targeted prevention programs.

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to develop a model to simultaneously prevent eating disorders and weight gain among female high school students. METHOD: Of 188 female 10th graders enrolled in health classes, 174 elected to participate in the current study. They were assessed on-line and decided to participate in one of four interventions appropriate to their risk. RESULTS: The algorithm identified 111 no-risk (NR), 36 eating disorder risk (EDR), 16 overweight risk (OR), and 5 both risks. Fifty-six percent of the EDR and 50% of the OR groups elected to receive the recommended targeted curricula. Significant improvements in weight and shape concerns were observed in all groups. DISCUSSION: An Internet-delivered program can be used to assess risk and provide simultaneous universal and targeted interventions in classroom settings.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2005

Dissemination of an effective inpatient tobacco use cessation program.

The present study aimed to determine whether tobacco use cessation rates observed in controlled trials of a hospital-based tobacco use cessation program could be replicated when the program was disseminated to a wide range of hospitals in a two-stage process including implementation and institutionalization phases. Using a nonrandomized, observational design, we recruited six hospitals to participate in the study. The research team helped implement the program during the first year of participation (implementation) and then withdrew from active involvement during the second year (institutionalization). The mean 6-month self-reported cessation rates were 26.3% (range = 17.6%-52.8%) for the implementation phase and 22.7% (range = 12.9%-48.2%) for the institutionalization phase. Hospitals with paid professionals providing the program had the best outcomes. Inpatient tobacco use cessation programs are feasible to implement and should target a 6-month self-reported cessation rate of at least 25%.

Adult↗