Catherine Itsiopoulos
Biographic Data
| ID | 2094293 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Catherine Itsiopoulos |
| GIVEN NAMES | Catherine |
| FAMILY NAME | Itsiopoulos |
| SIGNATURE | ITSIOPOULOS C |
| AFFILIATIONS | La Trobe University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1397-4149 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Journey mapping long Covid: Agency and social support for long-hauling
Long COVID, also known as Post COVID-19 condition, is defined by the WHO as the continuation or development of new symptoms three months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least two months with no other explanation. Despite many studies examining the causes and mechanisms of this disease, fewer studies have sought to understand the experience of those suffering from long COVID, or "long-haulers," This study…
Poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome components in children: The Healthy Growth Study
Objective: To examine the associations between the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) with obesity, insulin resistance (IR), metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in schoolchildren. Design: The Healthy Growth Study was a large epidemiological cross-sectional study. Setting: School children who were enrolled in primary schools in four counties covering the northern, southern, western and central part of Greece were invit…
The Cardio-Med survey tool: Development and pilot validation of a FFQ in a multicultural cardiology cohort
Objective: (i) Describe the development of a multipurpose Cardio-Med survey tool (CMST) comprising a semi-quantitative FFQ designed to measure dietary intake in multicultural patients with or at high risk of CVD and (ii) report pilot evaluation of test–retest reliability and validity of the FFQ in measuring energy and nutrient intakes. Design: The CMST was developed to identify CVD risk factors and assess diet quality over 1 year using an FFQ. De…
Economic evaluation of a dietary intervention for adults with major depression (the “SMILES” trial)
Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register (ANZCTR): ACTRN12612000251820 . Registered on 29 February 2012
An evaluation of dietary intakes of a selected group of South Asian migrant women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Background: Women of South Asian descent have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to Caucasian women. Dietary advice provided by health practitioners to this group has been found to be culturally inappropriate. The aim of this study was to describe the dietary intakes of South Asian women with gestational diabetes and use this information to develop culturally appropriate diet…
A randomised controlled trial of dietary improvement for adults with major depression (the ‘SMILES’ trial)
The possible therapeutic impact of dietary changes on existing mental illness is largely unknown. Using a randomised controlled trial design, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of a dietary improvement program for the treatment of major depressive episodes. ‘SMILES’ was a 12-week, parallel-group, single blind, randomised controlled trial of an adjunctive dietary intervention in the treatment of moderate to severe depression. The intervention co…
Does adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern reduce asthma symptoms in children? A systematic review of observational studies
Objective The purpose of the present systematic review was to synthesize evidence from the literature to assess efficacy of the Mediterranean dietary pattern in childhood asthma. Design/Setting A systematic search of six databases, three clinical trial registries and hand-search of peer-reviewed articles was conducted up to 29 October 2016. Inclusion criteria included exposure to a Mediterranean dietary pattern, measurement of asthma symptoms and…
Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity
This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy "Australian" diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate qua…
Dietary intervention for people with mental illness in South Australia
BACKGROUND: People with serious mental illness (SMI) have a 25-30 year lower life expectancy than the general population due largely to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Mediterranean diet can reduce CVD risk and repeat events by 30-70%. We conducted a pilot feasibility study (HELFIMED) with people who have SMI residing within a Community Rehabilitation Centre in South Australia, aimed at improving participants' diets according to Mediterranean diet …
The impact of whole-of-diet interventions on depression and anxiety: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Objective Non-pharmacological approaches to the treatment of depression and anxiety are of increasing importance, with emerging evidence supporting a role for lifestyle factors in the development of these disorders. Observational evidence supports a relationship between habitual diet quality and depression. Less is known about the causative effects of diet on mental health outcomes. Therefore a systematic review was undertaken of randomised contr…
Journey mapping long Covid: Agency and social support for long-hauling
Long COVID, also known as Post COVID-19 condition, is defined by the WHO as the continuation or development of new symptoms three months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least two months with no other explanation. Despite many studies examining the causes and mechanisms of this disease, fewer studies have sought to understand the experience of those suffering from long COVID, or "long-haulers," This study…
The impact of whole-of-diet interventions on depression and anxiety: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Objective Non-pharmacological approaches to the treatment of depression and anxiety are of increasing importance, with emerging evidence supporting a role for lifestyle factors in the development of these disorders. Observational evidence supports a relationship between habitual diet quality and depression. Less is known about the causative effects of diet on mental health outcomes. Therefore a systematic review was undertaken of randomised contr…
Dietary intervention for people with mental illness in South Australia
BACKGROUND: People with serious mental illness (SMI) have a 25-30 year lower life expectancy than the general population due largely to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Mediterranean diet can reduce CVD risk and repeat events by 30-70%. We conducted a pilot feasibility study (HELFIMED) with people who have SMI residing within a Community Rehabilitation Centre in South Australia, aimed at improving participants' diets according to Mediterranean diet …
A randomised controlled trial of dietary improvement for adults with major depression (the ‘SMILES’ trial)
The possible therapeutic impact of dietary changes on existing mental illness is largely unknown. Using a randomised controlled trial design, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of a dietary improvement program for the treatment of major depressive episodes. ‘SMILES’ was a 12-week, parallel-group, single blind, randomised controlled trial of an adjunctive dietary intervention in the treatment of moderate to severe depression. The intervention co…
Does adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern reduce asthma symptoms in children? A systematic review of observational studies
Objective The purpose of the present systematic review was to synthesize evidence from the literature to assess efficacy of the Mediterranean dietary pattern in childhood asthma. Design/Setting A systematic search of six databases, three clinical trial registries and hand-search of peer-reviewed articles was conducted up to 29 October 2016. Inclusion criteria included exposure to a Mediterranean dietary pattern, measurement of asthma symptoms and…
Retaining Traditional Dietary Practices among Greek Immigrants to Australia: The Role of Ethnic Identity
This article explores why some Greek immigrants to Australia continue to adhere to a traditional Mediterranean diet whereas others have adopted eating behaviors characteristic of a less healthy "Australian" diet. Twelve qualitative interviews were conducted and comparisons made between individuals consuming more (n = 6) and less traditional diets (n = 6). The level of adherence to the diet was previously assessed by a diet score in a separate qua…
Economic evaluation of a dietary intervention for adults with major depression (the “SMILES” trial)
Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register (ANZCTR): ACTRN12612000251820 . Registered on 29 February 2012
An evaluation of dietary intakes of a selected group of South Asian migrant women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Background: Women of South Asian descent have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to Caucasian women. Dietary advice provided by health practitioners to this group has been found to be culturally inappropriate. The aim of this study was to describe the dietary intakes of South Asian women with gestational diabetes and use this information to develop culturally appropriate diet…
The Cardio-Med survey tool: Development and pilot validation of a FFQ in a multicultural cardiology cohort
Objective: (i) Describe the development of a multipurpose Cardio-Med survey tool (CMST) comprising a semi-quantitative FFQ designed to measure dietary intake in multicultural patients with or at high risk of CVD and (ii) report pilot evaluation of test–retest reliability and validity of the FFQ in measuring energy and nutrient intakes. Design: The CMST was developed to identify CVD risk factors and assess diet quality over 1 year using an FFQ. De…
Poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome components in children: The Healthy Growth Study
Objective: To examine the associations between the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) with obesity, insulin resistance (IR), metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in schoolchildren. Design: The Healthy Growth Study was a large epidemiological cross-sectional study. Setting: School children who were enrolled in primary schools in four counties covering the northern, southern, western and central part of Greece were invit…
Journey mapping long Covid: Agency and social support for long-hauling
Long COVID, also known as Post COVID-19 condition, is defined by the WHO as the continuation or development of new symptoms three months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least two months with no other explanation. Despite many studies examining the causes and mechanisms of this disease, fewer studies have sought to understand the experience of those suffering from long COVID, or "long-haulers," This study…
Medicine (8 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (6 works) · Diet and metabolism studies (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Mediterranean diet (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Population (3 works)