Understanding the hidden epidemic of metabolic syndrome in people accessing community rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of physical activity, dietary intake, and health literacy.
Casey L PeirisKatherine E HardingJudi PorterNora ShieldsChristopher GilfillanNicholas F TaylorPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2022)
Metabolic syndrome is a prevalent and under-recognised condition in community rehabilitation. Community healthcare professionals and health services may need to consider a broader approach to management including lifestyle assessment and intervention of patients with various conditions. Implications for rehabilitationAlmost two-thirds of adults in community rehabilitation had underlying, undetected metabolic syndrome.Adults with metabolic syndrome completed less objectively measured physical activity and had lower health literacy levels than those without metabolic syndrome.A broader approach to management may need to be considered in community rehabilitation where patients presenting for rehabilitation of various conditions would likely benefit from lifestyle assessment and intervention.
Keyphrases
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- mental health
- healthcare
- insulin resistance
- uric acid
- randomized controlled trial
- cardiovascular risk factors
- end stage renal disease
- body mass index
- cardiovascular disease
- ejection fraction
- health information
- newly diagnosed
- type diabetes
- depressive symptoms
- peritoneal dialysis
- weight loss
- social media
- prognostic factors
- skeletal muscle
- clinical evaluation