Unique ID: LM0129

Study ID: Dacey 2013

Pubmed ID: 23137250

Database Version: 5/17/2023

Title: The impact of lifestyle medicine continuing education on provider knowledge, attitudes, and counseling behaviors

Author list: Dacey, M. and Arnstein, F. and Kennedy, M. A. and Wolfe, J. and Phillips, E. M.

Publication Year: 2013

Journal: Medical Teacher

Primary study aim: To evaluate the impact of five live face-to-face CME programs in lifestyle medicine on providers’ barriers, knowledge, confidence, and professional counseling behaviors.

Study Design: observational cohort study

What lifestyle pillars were studied? Diet/nutrition, Physical activity, Stress/mental health, Use of risky substances

Please select the population(s) studied: adults (18-54 yrs), older adults (55+ yrs)

What is the mean age of the study population? 47

What was the age range of the study population? NR

What was the mean BMI of the study population (kg/m2)? NR

What was the BMI range of the study population (kg/m2)? NR

What is the health status of the study population? no conditions reported

Sex (% male): 23

Int: Study duration (select corresponding units): Other:

Int: Sample size reported is: Other:

Obs: Sample size: 200

Obs: Study duration units: days

Obs: Study duration (numeric only): 90

Study outcome 1: perception of barriers to LM practices

Outcome group 1: healthcare worker perception of/reactions to/use of treatment or clinical practice

Study outcome 2: self-reported knowledge of LM

Outcome group 2: healthcare worker perception/reactions to/ use of treatment or clinical practice

Study outcome 3: self-reported confidence in discussion LM with patients

Outcome group 3: Other: healthcare worker perception/reactions to/ use of treatment or clinical practice

Study outcome 4: Use of LM/LM resources in clinical practice

Outcome group 4: Other: healthcare worker perception/reactions to/ use of treatment or clinical practice

Outcome group 5: Other:

Outcome group 6: Other:

Outcome group 8: Other:

Key conclusion: Live CME programs can be effective in educating healthcare providers about topics within the rapidly expanding field of lifestyle medicine.