Patricia A Deuster
Biographic Data
| ID | 5481951 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia A Deuster |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia A |
| FAMILY NAME | Deuster |
| SIGNATURE | DEUSTER P A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7895-0888 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Is Greener Better? Quantifying the Impact of a Nature Walk on Stress Reduction Using HRV and Saliva Cortisol Biomarkers
The physiological impact of walking in nature was quantified via continuous heart rate variability (HRV), pre- and post-walk saliva cortisol measures, and self-reported mood and mindfulness scores for N = 17 participants who walked "The Green Road" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. For N = 15 of the participants, HRV analysis revealed two main groups: group one individuals had a 104% increase (mean) in the roo…
Nutrition Program Fidelity Assessment tool
Objective: The aim was to develop, refine and assess the usefulness of the Go for Green ® (G4G) 2.0 Program Fidelity Assessment (PFA) tool. G4G 2.0 is a Department of Defense programme designed to optimise access, availability and knowledge of high-performance nutritious foods in military dining facilities (DFAC). Design: During a multi-site study to evaluate G4G 2.0 on meal quality and diner satisfaction, subject matter experts developed and ref…
Hydrolyzed whey protein enriched with glutamine dipeptide attenuates skeletal muscle damage and improves physical exhaustion test performance in triathletes
Purpose To investigate the effects of hydrolyzed whey protein enriched with glutamine dipeptide on the percentage of oxygen consumption, second ventilatory threshold, duration and total distance covered, and skeletal muscle damage during an exhaustion test in elite triathletes. Methods The study was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. Nine male triathletes performed a progressive incremental test on a treadmill ergo…
Who sees the chaplain? Characteristics and correlates of behavioral health care-seeking in the military
Chaplains have a critical role in the military organization and health care. Using the 2015 Health-Related Behavior Survey, we compared Service Members' (SM) use of chaplaincy services to their use of other behavioral health (BH) services: 26.2% used any BH service and 8.0% met with a chaplain/clergyperson for BH. Among the 36.5% of SM who self-identified needing counseling, percentages of SMs receiving counseling were lower among those perceivin…
Self-Reported Health Indicators in the US Army
Objectives. To describe health-related behaviors or indicators associated with overall health and well-being using the Global Assessment Tool (GAT), a health behavior and psychosocial questionnaire completed annually by US Army personnel. Methods. We analyzed GAT responses from 2014 to 2018, consisting of 367 000 to 449 000 respondents per year. We used generalized estimating equations to predict the presence of each health behavior or indicator,…
General health status in army personnel
Family Functioning and Stress in African American Families
Having social support substantially reduces the effects of stressful experiences. Family relationships are central components of social support for African Americans. In a community-based sample of African Americans ( n = 255), the relationship between family functioning and stress was examined, as well as possible mediators of this relationship, independent of demographic variables. Using multiple regression analysis, close and flexible family r…
Biological mechanisms underlying the role of physical fitness in health and resilience
Physical fitness, achieved through regular exercise and/or spontaneous physical activity, confers resilience by inducing positive psychological and physiological benefits, blunting stress reactivity, protecting against potentially adverse behavioural and metabolic consequences of stressful events and preventing many chronic diseases. In this review, we discuss the biological mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of physical fitness on ment…
Allostatic Load and Health Status of African Americans and Whites
Identifying cumulative AL may help identify and address the underpinnings of health disparities in African Americans
Menstrual Suppression for Combat Operations
Depressive Mood Symptoms and Fatigue After Exercise Withdrawal
OBJECTIVE: Depressive symptomatology is more prevalent among sedentary than physically active individuals. The present prospective study examines whether withdrawal of regular aerobic activity provokes depressive mood symptoms and fatigue, and to what extent reductions in fitness levels contribute to the development of these symptoms. METHODS: Forty participants (mean age of 31.3 +/- 7.5 years, 55% women) who exercised regularly (> or = 30 minute…
Cyclical Mastalgia
Ader, D. N.; Kalupa, K.; South-Paul, J. E.; Adera, T.; Deuster, P. A. Author Information
Family Functioning and Stress in African American Families
Having social support substantially reduces the effects of stressful experiences. Family relationships are central components of social support for African Americans. In a community-based sample of African Americans ( n = 255), the relationship between family functioning and stress was examined, as well as possible mediators of this relationship, independent of demographic variables. Using multiple regression analysis, close and flexible family r…
Cyclical Mastalgia
Ader, D. N.; Kalupa, K.; South-Paul, J. E.; Adera, T.; Deuster, P. A. Author Information
Depressive Mood Symptoms and Fatigue After Exercise Withdrawal
OBJECTIVE: Depressive symptomatology is more prevalent among sedentary than physically active individuals. The present prospective study examines whether withdrawal of regular aerobic activity provokes depressive mood symptoms and fatigue, and to what extent reductions in fitness levels contribute to the development of these symptoms. METHODS: Forty participants (mean age of 31.3 +/- 7.5 years, 55% women) who exercised regularly (> or = 30 minute…
Menstrual Suppression for Combat Operations
Allostatic Load and Health Status of African Americans and Whites
Identifying cumulative AL may help identify and address the underpinnings of health disparities in African Americans
Biological mechanisms underlying the role of physical fitness in health and resilience
Physical fitness, achieved through regular exercise and/or spontaneous physical activity, confers resilience by inducing positive psychological and physiological benefits, blunting stress reactivity, protecting against potentially adverse behavioural and metabolic consequences of stressful events and preventing many chronic diseases. In this review, we discuss the biological mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of physical fitness on ment…
Family Functioning and Stress in African American Families
Having social support substantially reduces the effects of stressful experiences. Family relationships are central components of social support for African Americans. In a community-based sample of African Americans ( n = 255), the relationship between family functioning and stress was examined, as well as possible mediators of this relationship, independent of demographic variables. Using multiple regression analysis, close and flexible family r…
General health status in army personnel
Self-Reported Health Indicators in the US Army
Objectives. To describe health-related behaviors or indicators associated with overall health and well-being using the Global Assessment Tool (GAT), a health behavior and psychosocial questionnaire completed annually by US Army personnel. Methods. We analyzed GAT responses from 2014 to 2018, consisting of 367 000 to 449 000 respondents per year. We used generalized estimating equations to predict the presence of each health behavior or indicator,…
Who sees the chaplain? Characteristics and correlates of behavioral health care-seeking in the military
Chaplains have a critical role in the military organization and health care. Using the 2015 Health-Related Behavior Survey, we compared Service Members' (SM) use of chaplaincy services to their use of other behavioral health (BH) services: 26.2% used any BH service and 8.0% met with a chaplain/clergyperson for BH. Among the 36.5% of SM who self-identified needing counseling, percentages of SMs receiving counseling were lower among those perceivin…
Nutrition Program Fidelity Assessment tool
Objective: The aim was to develop, refine and assess the usefulness of the Go for Green ® (G4G) 2.0 Program Fidelity Assessment (PFA) tool. G4G 2.0 is a Department of Defense programme designed to optimise access, availability and knowledge of high-performance nutritious foods in military dining facilities (DFAC). Design: During a multi-site study to evaluate G4G 2.0 on meal quality and diner satisfaction, subject matter experts developed and ref…
Hydrolyzed whey protein enriched with glutamine dipeptide attenuates skeletal muscle damage and improves physical exhaustion test performance in triathletes
Purpose To investigate the effects of hydrolyzed whey protein enriched with glutamine dipeptide on the percentage of oxygen consumption, second ventilatory threshold, duration and total distance covered, and skeletal muscle damage during an exhaustion test in elite triathletes. Methods The study was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. Nine male triathletes performed a progressive incremental test on a treadmill ergo…
Is Greener Better? Quantifying the Impact of a Nature Walk on Stress Reduction Using HRV and Saliva Cortisol Biomarkers
The physiological impact of walking in nature was quantified via continuous heart rate variability (HRV), pre- and post-walk saliva cortisol measures, and self-reported mood and mindfulness scores for N = 17 participants who walked "The Green Road" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. For N = 15 of the participants, HRV analysis revealed two main groups: group one individuals had a 104% increase (mean) in the roo…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Exercise and Physiological Responses (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Nursing (3 works)