Research Abstract Oral Presentations

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THE RESTORE PROGRAM: A MODEL FOR INTEGRATING EVIDENCE-BASED LIFESTYLE MEDICINE INTO CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
Presenter: Flynn McGuire, MD, MS

Background: The RESTORE Program at the University of Utah utilizes evidence-based lifestyle interventions to address pain and chronic conditions in an orthopedic patient population. The program’s central aims are to decrease pain, improve function, and minimize surgical risk while providing equitable access to care through a sustainable care delivery model.



Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the structure of the RESTORE Program
2. Identify plausible outcomes of a Lifestyle Medicine structured program
3. Discuss the identified problems within the RESTORE Structure

READY FOR CHANGE: IMPACT OF EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY PSYCHOEDUCATION WEBINAR ON ENGAGEMENT AND WEIGHT LOSS IN A MULTIDICIPLINARY TELEHEALTH OBESITY PROGRAM
Presenter: Roopal Lalaji, PsyD

Background: Obesity is a complex global health issue impacting overall health, well-being, and longevity. Multidisciplinary weight management, including medical, nutritional, physical, and behavioral interventions, is essential for effective treatment. This study evaluates the impact of early psychoeducation via a telemedicine-based weight management program on adherence and weight loss outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the role of early psychoeducation in weight management
2. List key components of effective weight management education
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of a single-session psychoeducation webinar
4. Assess the impact of psychoeducation on health factors and engagement
5. Discuss the implementation and scalability of psychoeducation in obesity programs


THE SUCCESS OF IMPLEMENTING A LIFESTYLE MEDICINE PROGRAM WITHIN A LARGE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: SHOW ME THE DATA
Presenter: Steven Borer, DO

Background: Hartford Healthcare is the largest healthcare organization in Connecticut and provides comprehensive cardiovascular services including prevention, interventional, surgical, and transplant. We expanded the service line to include a financially sustainable multidisciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Program to help address the underlying causes of many of the conditions in our patient population.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe development and structure/organization of Lifestyle Medicine program at Hartford HealthCare (HHC)
2. Assess clinical data to illustrate impact of LM program on HHC's patient population
3. Identify keys for successful implementation of HHC's LM program

NEW LIFE MANAGEMENT MODEL: INTEGRATING LIFESTYLE MEDICINE WITH SMART WEARABLE DEVICES IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Presenter: Meng Hsiu Tsai, MD

Background: Modern healthcare faces challenges in managing chronic diseases, with traditional models struggling to address diverse patient lifestyles. Our solution integrates lifestyle medicine with smart wearable devices and apps to provide personalized health care, risk assessment, and health promotion plans.

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss how integrating lifestyle medicine with smart wearable technology personalizes chronic disease management
2. Learn how to combine multidisciplinary assessment and remote tracking to create personalized health plans in the context of the multi-disciplinary care team
3. Discuss the advantages and challenges of using smart wearable devices in health management