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Digital Metabolic Rehab

ADF Staff • July 1, 2021

STUDENT: Ryan Fung

 

ADI SUPERVISOR: Doug Klein

 

AWARD: $6,000

 

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of common risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, lipid problems,   and large waist circumference that makes individuals more susceptible to chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Approximately 20% of Canadian adults have metabolic syndrome. However, with lifestyle changes to diet and exercise, the progression of metabolic syndrome can be reduced or reversed in some cases. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of digital metabolic rehabilitation in treating metabolic syndrome through a mixed methods design using quantitative and qualitative data. We predict that the virtual delivery of the metabolic rehabilitation program which incorporates online healthcare team sessions, online resources, and wearable health technology will be effective in improving health outcomes while also empowering patients to make meaningful changes to their lifestyle habits.

 

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