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Fairman AD, Walko PF, Ding D, Morris L, Boateng J, Murphy K, Terhorst L. Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST functional performance index. Assist Technol 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37552786 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2245004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST Functional Performance Index (AFPI) was conducted, focusing on persons with physical disabilities (PwPD). The AFPI was iteratively developed to assess persons' needs for Mainstream Smart Home Technologies (MSHT) as Assistive Technology (AT) and to measure the impact of a service delivery model for MSHT. The AFPI consists of 46 items organized by functional domains. A total of N = 22 PwPD completed the AFPI twice. The median response time between these two time points was four days. Test-retest reliability of overall scores was assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient model (ICC, 3.1). The weighted kappa coefficient was applied to conduct an item analysis, demonstrating moderate to substantial agreement in all but one of the items. During the second administration, validity was established by correlating the number of hours of assistance and total AFPI scores with the SCI-FI Self-Care and Basic Mobility Short Form Questionnaires. Results indicate that the AFPI demonstrates good to very good validity as an assessment tool and outcome measure in recommending and evaluating the impact of MSHT for PwPD. Future studies, including more participants and persons with cognitive and sensory disabilities, may further establish the clinical utility of the AFPI.
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- A D Fairman
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Occupational Therapy Department, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Foraker R, Phommasathit C, Clevenger K, Lee C, Boateng J, Shareef N, Politi MC. Using the sociotechnical model to conduct a focused usability assessment of a breast reconstruction decision tool. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:140. [PMID: 37507683 PMCID: PMC10375746 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02236-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION BREASTChoice is a web-based breast reconstruction decision aid. The previous clinical trial-prior to the adaptation of this refined tool in which we explored usability-measured decision quality, quality of life, patient activation, shared decision making, and treatment choice. The current usability study was designed to elicit patients' and clinicians' perspectives on barriers and facilitators for implementing BREASTChoice into the clinical workflow. METHODS We conducted qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians from two Midwestern medical specialty centers from August 2020 to April 2021. Interviews were first double coded until coders achieved a kappa > 0.8 and percent agreement > 95%, then were coded independently. We used a sociotechnical framework to evaluate BREASTChoice's implementation and sustainability potential according to end-users, human-computer interaction, and contextual factors. RESULTS Twelve clinicians and ten patients completed interviews. Using the sociotechnical framework we determined the following. People Using the Tool: Patients and clinicians agreed that BREASTChoice could help patients make more informed decisions about their reconstruction and prepare better for their first plastic surgery appointment. Workflow and Communications: They felt that BREASTChoice could improve communication and process if the patient could view the tool at home and/or in the waiting room. Clinicians suggested the information from BREASTChoice about patients' risks and preferences be included in the patient's chart or the clinician electronic health record (EHR) inbox for accessibility during the consultation. Human Computer Interface: Patients and clinicians stated that the tool contains helpful information, does not require much time for the patient to use, and efficiently fills gaps in knowledge. Although patients found the risk profile information helpful, they reported needing time to read and digest. CONCLUSION BREASTChoice was perceived as highly usable by patients and clinicians and has the potential for sustainability. Future research will implement and test the tool after integrating the stakeholder-suggested changes to its delivery process and content. It is critical to conduct usability assessments such as these prior to decision aid implementation to ensure success of the tool to improve risk communication.
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- Randi Foraker
- Division of General Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, College of Health Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, College of Health Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Division of Health Services Management and Policy, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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Richardson A, Maini A, Richardson K, Shah K, Brent H, Boateng J, Bokhari A, Kumar J, Jalaeian H, Bhatia S. Abstract No. 288 Prostate Artery Embolization in Prostate Glands Greater than 80 g: A Single Center Experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Richardson A, Shah K, Maini A, Richardson K, Aldajani M, Boateng J, Bhatia A, Sanan A, Jalaeian H, Bhatia S. Abstract No. 599 Comparison of Safety and Feasibility of Prostate Artery Embolization via Transradial Access versus Transfemoral Access: A Single-Center Experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Lee CN, Sullivan J, Foraker R, Myckatyn TM, Olsen MA, Phommasathit C, Boateng J, Parrish KL, Rizer M, Huerta T, Politi MC. Integrating a Patient Decision Aid into the Electronic Health Record: A Case Report on the Implementation of BREASTChoice at 2 Sites. MDM Policy Pract 2022; 7:23814683221131317. [PMID: 36225966 PMCID: PMC9549192 DOI: 10.1177/23814683221131317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Patient decision aids can support shared decision making and improve decision quality. However, decision aids are not widely used in clinical practice due to multiple barriers. Integrating patient decision aids into the electronic health record (EHR) can increase their use by making them more clinically relevant, personalized, and actionable. In this article, we describe the procedures and considerations for integrating a patient decision aid into the EHR, based on the example of BREASTChoice, a decision aid for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. BREASTChoice's unique features include 1) personalized risk prediction using clinical data from the EHR, 2) clinician- and patient-facing components, and 3) an interactive format. Integrating a decision aid with patient- and clinician-facing components plus interactive sections presents unique deployment issues. Based on this experience, we outline 5 key implementation recommendations: 1) engage all relevant stakeholders, including patients, clinicians, and informatics experts; 2) explicitly and continually map all persons and processes; 3) actively seek out pertinent institutional policies and procedures; 4) plan for integration to take longer than development of a stand-alone decision aid or one with static components; and 5) transfer knowledge about the software programming from one institution to another but expect local and context-specific changes. Integration of patient decision aids into the EHR is feasible and scalable but requires preparation for specific challenges and a flexible mindset focused on implementation. Highlights Integrating an interactive decision aid with patient- and clinician-facing components into the electronic health record could advance shared decision making but presents unique implementation challenges.We successfully integrated a decision aid for breast reconstruction after mastectomy called BREASTChoice into the electronic health record.Based on this experience, we offer these implementation recommendations: 1) engage relevant stakeholders, 2) explicitly and continually map persons and processes, 3) seek out institutional policies and procedures, 4) plan for it to take longer than for a stand-alone decision aid, and 5) transfer software programming from one site to another but expect local changes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Clara N. Lee
- Clara N. Lee, Department of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Division of Health Services
Management and Policy, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, 915
Olentangy River Rd, Ste 2100, Columbus, OH 43212, USA.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint
Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of General Medical Sciences,
Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint
Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint
Louis, MO, USA,Division of General Medical Sciences,
Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint
Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department
of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO,
USA,Department of Family and Community Medicine,
Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State
University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department
of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO,
USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department
of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO,
USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of
Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO,
USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics,
Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department
of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO,
USA
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Boateng J, Lee CN, Foraker RE, Myckatyn TM, Spilo K, Goodwin C, Politi MC. Implementing an Electronic Clinical Decision Support Tool Into Routine Care: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders' Perceptions of a Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Tool. MDM Policy Pract 2021; 6:23814683211042010. [PMID: 34553067 PMCID: PMC8450551 DOI: 10.1177/23814683211042010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective. To explore barriers and facilitators to implementing an evidence-based clinical decision support (CDS) tool (BREASTChoice) about post-mastectomy breast reconstruction into routine care. Materials and Methods. A stakeholder advisory group of cancer survivors, clinicians who discuss and/or perform breast reconstruction in women with cancer, and informatics professionals helped design and review the interview guide. Based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted qualitative semistructured interviews with key stakeholders (patients, clinicians, informatics professionals) to explore intervention, setting characteristics, and process-level variables that can impact implementation. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed based on the CFIR framework using both inductive and deductive methods. Results. Fifty-seven potential participants were contacted; 49 (85.9%) were eligible, and 35 (71.4%) were enrolled, continuing until thematic saturation was reached. Participants consisted of 13 patients, 13 clinicians, and 9 informatics professionals. Stakeholders thought that BREASTChoice was useful and provided patients with an evidence-based source of information about post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, including their personalized risks. They felt that BREASTChoice could support shared decision making, improve workflow, and possibly save consultation time, but were uncertain about the best time to deliver BREASTChoice to patients. Some worried about cost, data availability, and security of integrating the tool into an electronic health record. Most acknowledged the importance of showing clinical utility to gain institutional buy-in and encourage routine adoption. Discussion and Conclusion. Stakeholders felt that BREASTChoice could support shared decision making, improve workflow, and reduce consultation time. Addressing key questions such as cost, data integration, and timing of delivering BREASTChoice could build institutional buy-in for CDS implementation. Results can guide future CDS implementation studies.
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- Jessica Boateng
- Jessica Boateng, Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 620 S Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA; Telephone: (704) 858 6599 ()
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri; Department of Plastic Surgery, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery
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Yang M, Hardin R, Ogutu S, Verghese M, Boateng J. Preliminary Analysis of in vitro Digestion and Bioactivity Assessment of Basil and Ginger in Human Liver Cancer Cell Line. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2016.202.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Miller-Cebert RL, Boateng J, Cebert E, Shackelford L, Verghese M. Chemopreventive Potential of Canola Leafy Greens and Other Cruciferous Vegetables on Azoxymethane (AOM)-Induced Colon Cancer in Fisher-344 Male Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/fns.2016.711095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Akiyode O, George D, Boateng J, Getti G. Application of Biosurfactants in Cancer Therapy. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv095.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Busambwa K, Miller-Ceb R, Aboagye L, Dalrymple L, Boateng J, Shackelfor L, Walker L, Verghese M. Inhibitory Effect of Lentils, Green Split and Yellow Peas (Sprouted and
Non-sprouted) on Azoxymethane-induced Aberrant Crypt Foci in Fisher 344 Male
Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2014.27.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Patterson J, Boateng J, Walker L, Verghese M. Cytotoxic Effects of Multiple N-nitrosamines in Human Liver Cell Line Hep2G: Possible Mechanisms of Action. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.3923/jpt.2012.114.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kanda B, Boateng J, Shackelfor L, Appiah S, T. Walker KCL, Verghese M. Effects of Processed Peaches (Prunus persica) in Reducing Azoxymethane (AOM) Induced Aberrant Crypt Foci (ACF) in Fisher 344 Male Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2012.1.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Asiamah D, Verghese M, Boateng J, Kanda B, Shackelfor L, Walker L. Chemopreventive Potential of Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) against Precancerous Lesions in the Colon of Fisher 344 Male Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2011.36.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Boateng J, Verghese M, Panala V, Walker L, Shackelfor L. Protective Effects of Rice Bran on Chemically Induced Colon Tumorigenesis may be Due to Synergistic/Additive Properties of Bioactive Components. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2009.153.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Gajula D, Verghese M, Boateng J, Walker L, Shackelfor L, Mentreddy S, Cedric S. Determination of Total Phenolics, Flavonoids and Antioxidant and Chemopreventive
Potential of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum tenuiflorum
L.). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2009.130.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Panala V, Verghese M, Boateng J, Field R, Shackelfor L, Walker L. A Comparison of Rice Bran, Corn Oil and Soybean Oil Against Azoxymethane Induced Colon Cancer in a Fisher 344 Rat Model. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2009.25.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Boateng J, Verghese M, Walker L, Ogutu S. Effect of processing on antioxidant contents in selected dry beans (Phaseolus spp. L.). Lebensm Wiss Technol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2007.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Field R, Verghese M, T. Walker L, Panala V, Shackelfo L, Boateng J. Feeding Wheat Germ Meal and Wheat Germ Oil Reduced Azoxymethane-Induced Aberrant Crypt Foci in Fisher 344 Male Rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3923/ijcr.2008.127.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Verghese M, Richardson J, Boateng J, Shackelfor L, Howard C, Walker L, Chawan C. Dietary Lycopene Has a Protective Effect on Cardiovascular Disease in New Zealand Male Rabbits. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2008.268.277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Boateng J, Verghese M, Shackelford L, Walker LT, Khatiwada J, Ogutu S, Williams DS, Jones J, Guyton M, Asiamah D, Henderson F, Grant L, DeBruce M, Johnson A, Washington S, Chawan CB. Selected fruits reduce azoxymethane (AOM)-induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in Fisher 344 male rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2006; 45:725-32. [PMID: 17321025 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2006.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2006] [Revised: 10/15/2006] [Accepted: 10/25/2006] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Phytochemicals contribute to the vibrant colors of fruits and it is suggested that the darker the fruit the higher the antioxidative or anticarcinogenic properties. In this study we investigated the possible effects of blueberries (BLU), blackberries (BLK), plums (PLM), mangoes (MAN), pomegranate juice (POJ), watermelon juice (WMJ) and cranberry juice (CBJ) on azoxymethane (AOM)-induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in Fisher 344 male rats. Forty-eight male Fisher 344 rats were randomly assigned to eight groups (n=6). The groups were fed AIN-93G as a control (C) diet, the rats fed fruits received AIN-93G+5% fruits and the groups that were given fruits juices received 20% fruit juice instead of water. The rats received subcutaneous injections of AOM at 16 mg/kg body weight at seventh and eighth weeks of age. At 17th week of age, the rats were killed by CO(2) asphyxiation. Total ACF numbers (mean+/-SEM) in the rats fed CON, BLU, BLK, PLM, MNG, POJ, WMJ and CBJ were 171.67+/-5.6, 11.33+/-2.85, 24.0+/-0.58, 33.67+/-0.89, 28.67+/-1.33, 15.67+/-1.86, 24.33+/-3.92 and 39.0+/-15.31. Total glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity (mICROmol/mg) in the liver of the rats fed fruits (except BLK) and fruit juices were significantly (p<0.05) higher in the rats fed fruits and fruit juices compared with the control. Our findings suggest that among the fruits and fruit juices, BLU and POJ contributed to significant (P<0.05) reductions in the formation of AOM-induced ACF.
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- J Boateng
- Nutritional Biochemistry and Carcinogenesis Laboratory, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL 35762, United States
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Williams D, Verghese M, Walker LT, Boateng J, Shackelford L, Chawan CB. Flax seed oil and flax seed meal reduce the formation of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in azoxymethane-induced colon cancer in Fisher 344 male rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2006; 45:153-9. [PMID: 17045379 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2006.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2006] [Revised: 07/27/2006] [Accepted: 08/17/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Flax seed oil and flax seed meal are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The objective of this study was to explicate the effects of feeding flax seed oil and flax seed meal on AOM-induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in Fisher 344 male rats. Following an acclimatization period, rats were divided into six groups and fed AIN 93G diet Control (C), C+7 and 14% soybean oil (SBO), C+7 and 14% flax seed oil (FSO) and C+10 and 20% flax seed meal (FSM). All rats received 16 mg/kg body weight of AOM at 7 and 8 weeks of age. The rats were euthanized with CO2 at 17 weeks of age. FSM and FSO reduced the incidence of ACF which are putative precursor lesions in the development of colon cancer in the distal colon by 88% and 77%, in the proximal colon by 86% and 87% with a total reduction of 87.5% and 84%, respectively. Glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activities were significantly (P<0.05) higher in rats fed C+7 and 14% FSO and C+10 and 20% FSM, as compared to rats fed C+SBO diets. Results of this study showed that FSO and FSM reduced the incidence of AOM-induced ACF formation and may therefore be effective chemopreventive agents.
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- D Williams
- Nutrition and Carcinogenesis Laboratory, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Alabama A&M University, P.O. Box 1628, Normal, AL 35762, USA
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Boateng J, Verghese M, Chawan CB, Shackelford L, Walker LT, Khatiwada J, Williams DS. Red palm oil suppresses the formation of azoxymethane (AOM) induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in Fisher 344 male rats. Food Chem Toxicol 2006; 44:1667-73. [PMID: 16822603 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2006.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2005] [Revised: 05/02/2006] [Accepted: 05/05/2006] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Red palm oil (RPO) contains significant levels of carotenoids and Vitamin E. In this experiment we compared the inhibitory effects of RPO (7% and 14% levels) and soybean oil (7% and 14%) on azoxymethane (AOM) induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF). Thirty-two male Fisher 344 rats were randomly assigned to four groups. Two groups received AIN-93 G control (C) diet containing 7% and 14% soybean oil (SBO), respectively. Groups 3 and 4 received a treatment diet consisting of 7% and 14% RPO, respectively. The rats received subcutaneous injections of AOM at 16 mg/kg body weight at 7 and 8 weeks of age. At 17 weeks of age rats were killed by CO(2) asphyxiation. Numbers of ACF (mean+/-SE) in the proximal and distal colon were: 39.9 +/- 0.9, 53.8 +/- 2.8, 26.0 +/- 3.0, 27.5 +/- 1.5 and 118.2 +/- 1.7, 125.6 +/- 3.2, 41 +/- 7, 52.3 +/- 1.8 in rats fed 7% SBO, 14% SBO, 7% RPO and 14% RPO, respectively. The results of this study showed that RPO reduced the incidence of AOM induced ACF and may therefore have a beneficial effect in reducing the incidence of colon cancer.
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- J Boateng
- Nutrition Biochemistry and Carcinogenesis Laboratory, Department of Food and Animal Sciences, Alabama A&M University, P.O. Box 1628, Normal, 35762, USA
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Atuahene C, Donkoh A, Anang D, Boateng J. A note on the use of breadfruit meal ( Artocarpus
incisus) as a feed ingredient for broiler chickens. J Anim Feed Sci 2002. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/67816/2002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A newer generation of IUDs that includes the Copper T-380A/Ag (TCu-380A/Ag) IUDs and the Multiload Copper-375 (MLCu375) IUDs has been developed and marketed. The high efficacy of these IUDs in preventing accidental pregnancies has been equated to that of oral contraceptives and even sterilization. However, the reduction of two other IUD-related pertinent events, namely, expulsion and medical removal due to bleeding and/or pain, has been less impressive. Therefore, efforts are continuing to develop new IUDs. In this paper, the authors review the physical structures of six new IUDs: the CU-SAFE, Cu-Fix, Ombrelle, Fincoid, and Multiload Mark II IUDs, and the intracervical fixing device (ICFD). The clinical performance of the first four devices is also evaluated. Independent, noncomparative studies suggest that all of the four new IUDs may perform as well as, or even better than, the TCu-380A IUD in terms of expulsions and medical removals attributable to bleeding and/or pain. However, we deem these results tentative, and emphasize the need for multi-center, randomized comparative clinical trials with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up.
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- J Boateng
- Clinical Trials Division, Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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During a community-based treatment trial of onchocerciasis with ivermectin, verbal autopsies were employed as one method to assess the safety of the drug. The verbal autopsy questionnaire was designed to determine causes of death and mortality differentials in the treated population. During the 8 months of surveillance here reported, 25 individuals died, yet only 9 of these deaths were certified. Seven of the deaths occurred to individuals who had been treated with ivermectin and the majority of the deaths occurred to children under 5, who were excluded from treatment. The verbal autopsy method was evaluated and validated by comparing the verbal autopsy diagnosis of cause of death to death certificate diagnosis, when available. In addition, verbal autopsies were retrospectively performed for all deaths which had occurred at the hospital during the 6 months preceding the start of the study, if these deaths were traceable to households in the surveillance population. We found that in 80% of the adult deaths, the verbal autopsy and death certificate diagnoses of underlying cause of death agreed. The verbal autopsy was less accurate in diagnosing child deaths which we attribute to the design of the verbal autopsy (being to detect potential drug related deaths in adults) and to the delay between death and interview. We conclude that verbal autopsies are an important addition to surveillance systems in remote areas where the absence or inadequacy of health information systems does not allow a thorough follow-up of all subjects in drug studies.
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- S Pacqué-Margolis
- Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205
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Erttmann KD, Unnasch TR, Greene BM, Albiez EJ, Boateng J, Denke AM, Ferraroni JJ, Karam M, Schulz-Key H, Williams PN. A DNA sequence specific for forest form Onchocerca volvulus. Nature 1987; 327:415-7. [PMID: 3035378 DOI: 10.1038/327415a0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus, a filarial parasite which infects about 40 million people in Africa and Latin America. Epidemiological, clinical, entomological and serological studies of African onchocerciasis led to the hypothesis that Onchocerca volvulus exists in different forms in the forest and savannah. It is uncertain if these differences are due to genetic differences within O. volvulus itself, or to epigenetic factors, such as differences in the host populations. To date no basic biochemical differences between the forest and savannah populations of O. volvulus has been found, although isoenzyme studies have shown that differences in allele frequency between forest and savannah populations exist. Here we describe the isolation of a DNA sequence that seems to be specific for the forest form of O. volvulus, the first indication of a basic genetic difference between the savannah and forest forms.
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