Ten to Amend: A Clinician's Guide to Weight Loss and Chronic Diseases
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Krystina L. Kienast, BSN, Masters of Science in Nursing Student, Alverno College, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Delta Gamma at-Large
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Abstract
"10 to Amend" is an easy to follow evidence based program for the clinician and patient dyad. The program is presented as an algorithm utilized to decrease overall bodyweight by ten percent in order to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-05T20:08:53Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | |
| Keywords | Chronic Disease; Obesity; Weight Loss |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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