The effect of a nurse-led low carbohydrate regimen on anthropometric and laboratory parameters of patients with metabolic syndrome
A quasi-experimental study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22087331 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohammed Faris Abdulghani (0000-0002-5158-5235, University of Baghdad, corresponding author), Sadeq AL‐Fayyadh (0000-0002-1194-1143, University of Baghdad), Sadeq AL-Fayyadh |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 1415916-1415916 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1415916 |
| PMID | 39086815 |
| OpenAlex | W4400745753 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 49 |
Introduction Metabolic syndrome is a global health concern. It is a condition that includes a cluster of various risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This quasi-experimental study investigates the effect of a nurse-led low-carbohydrate regimen on anthropometric and laboratory parameters in metabolic syndrome patients. Methods The study used a quasi-experimental design conducted at the University of Mosul; 128 participants meeting the metabolic syndrome criteria were recruited and divided into the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received personalized counseling and support in implementing a low-carb regime, while the control group received standard advice. The study participants were assessed by anthropometry, and laboratory parameters were evaluated pre- and post-intervention. Statistical data analysis was conducted using IBM-SPSS 27, including chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, t -tests, and the Mcnemar test, which were performed to compare the changes within and between groups. Results The mean age of the participants in the intervention and control groups was 50.72 ± 6.43 years and 49.14 ± 6.89 years, respectively. Compared to the control group, the intervention group experienced a significant positive reduction in anthropometric measures and laboratory parameters, including weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, lipid profiles, and HbA1c. Conclusion A tangible effect of nurse-led interventions based on low-carbohydrate regimens in managing metabolic syndrome was empirically authenticated. Positive changes were observed in the intervention group regarding anthropometric measures and laboratory parameters. However, future research may require a larger sample size and a longer follow-up to confirm these effects and evaluate long-term metabolic impacts
Anthropometry · Diabetes mellitus · Metabolic syndrome · Regimen · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins · Diet and metabolism studies · Medicine · Muscle metabolism and nutrition · Endocrinology · Internal Medicine
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |