Physical activity training in US medical schools: Preparing future physicians to engage in primary prevention

Stoutenberg, Mark; Stasi, Selina; Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Danek, Dagmara; Dufour, Taylor; Trilk, Jennifer L.; Blair, Steven N.

doi:10.1080/00913847.2015.1084868

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“…173 Most did not fare any better in residency, with only 26% of pediatric residency programs reported having a curriculum in physical activity counseling, with the greatest barrier being the lack of faculty with training in physical activity counseling, limiting provider knowledge and self-efficacy. [174][175][176] Encouragingly, training pediatric residents in physical activity counseling has been shown to improve the physical activity of patients. 177 Implementing curricula and providing education is an effective first step (Table 7), which could be expanded to continuing medical education for practicing clinicians.…”

Section: Role Of Physicians In Promoting Pediatric Physical Activity mentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings

Lobelo¹,

Muth

Hanson

et al. 2020

Pediatrics

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Physical activity plays an important role in children' s cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, mental and behavioral health, and physical, social, and cognitive development. Despite the importance in children' s lives, pediatricians are unfamiliar with assessment and guidance regarding physical activity in children. With the release of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services, pediatricians play a critical role in encouraging physical activity in children through assessing physical activity and physical literacy; providing guidance toward meeting recommendations by children and their families; advocating for opportunities for physical activity for all children in schools, communities, and hospitals; setting an example and remaining physically active personally; advocating for the use of assessment tools and insurance coverage of physical activity and physical literacy screening; and incorporating physical activity assessment and prescription in medical school curricula.

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confidence: 99%

Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings

Lobelo¹,

Muth

Hanson

et al. 2020

Pediatrics

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“…Por este motivo, se deben desarrollar protocolos de actuación para solucionar el problema a través de cursos de formación complementaria dirigidos a los profesionales del área sanitaria. En países como Estados Unidos ya existen iniciativas de modificación y ampliación de los contenidos a tratar en el currículo educativo de la titulación de Medicina (39). Su currículo ha ido adaptándose a las necesidades que demanda la pandemia de ECNT actual, y progresivamente se han añadido créditos y cursos obligatorios para aumentar contenidos relacionados con las ciencias del deporte y comportamentales.…”

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La Actividad Física en El Currículo Universitario Español De Los Grados De Medicina Y Ciencias De La Actividad Física Y Del Deporte Como Recurso en La Prevención Y Tratamiento De Las Enfermedades Crónicas

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Calonge Pascual S, Casajús Mallén JA, González-Gross M. La actividad física en el currículo universitario español de los grados de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte como recurso en la prevención y tratamiento de las enfermedades crónicas. ResumenIntroducción: la evidencia científi ca ha acreditado los benefi cios que posee la actividad física sobre la salud. El objetivo de esta revisión fue analizar la formación curricular de los estudiantes de Medicina y de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (CAFYD) en las universidades españolas, en relación a la prevención y el tratamiento de enfermedades crónicas a través de la actividad y el ejercicio físico. Material y métodos: de manera sistemática, se han revisado los planes de estudio de todas las universidades españolas que tienen capacidad legal para impartir de forma presencial los grados de Medicina y CAFYD, contabilizando el promedio de créditos ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) totales, obligatorios y optativos de las asignaturas que abordan la promoción, la prevención y el tratamiento de las enfermedades crónicas a través del ejercicio físico, excluyendo practicum y trabajos fi n de grado (TGF). Resultados: el grado de Medicina dedica un promedio del 3,62% (2,38% y 1,20% créditos obligatorios y optativos, respectivamente) (360 ECTS) y el grado de CAFYD un 17,78% (9,87% y 7,92%) (240 ECTS) a contenidos relacionados con la actividad física como herramienta en la prevención y tratamiento de las enfermedades crónicas no trasmisibles. El rango va de 36 a 4,5 ECTS en Medicina y de 48 a 28 ECTS en CAFYD. Conclusión: se observa cierta disparidad entre los planes de estudio de las universidades españolas para los dos grados. Los créditos ECTS relacionados con actividad física y salud resultan escasos en el currículo de ambos grados, especialmente en Medicina. Los resultados indican la necesidad de aumentar estos contenidos en los estudios de grado y/o incluirlos en programas de postgrado. Key words:Physical fi tness. Teaching. Preventive medicine. Training. Chronic illness. Health education. AbstractIntroduction: Currently, there is scientifi c evidence about the benefi ts of physical exercise over human health. The aim of this study was to review the curricula of Medicine and Sport Sciences at Spanish universities, specifi cally regarding the contents related to physical exercise in the promotion, prevention and treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Material and methods: In a systematic way, all syllabus, programs and contents of the different subjects were reviewed for all Spanish universities which offer the Bachelors of Medicine and Sport Sciences. Total, compulsory and optional European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) were analyzed and added for each university. Practicum and Bachelor thesis were not considered. Results: In the mean, Medicine studies dedicate 3.62% (2.38% mandatory and 1.20% optional) of the total 360 ECTS to these contents. In Sport Sciences studies, of the total 240 ECTS, 17.78% (9.87% mandator...

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“…In formal physician training, content related to appropriate physical activity is taught even less frequently than nutrition content. An average of eight hours of physical activity education is provided at U.S. medical schools [57]. Approximately 39% and 56% of medical schools do not teach aerobic and resistance training guidelines, respectively.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Approximately 39% and 56% of medical schools do not teach aerobic and resistance training guidelines, respectively. Perhaps worse still, 56% of medical schools believe they offer sufficient physical activity education [57]. A lack of adequate physical activity and health coaching instruction leaves many practitioners underprepared to utilize this beneficial modality to prevent and treat chronic disease [58].…”

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The Underutilization of Lifestyle Modifications in Primary Care Medicine

Lucas¹,

Kozlowski²

2019

Exerc Med

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History: Chronic disease accounts for the majority of deaths in the United States and is often attributed to obesity. A sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition are primary contributing factors to the development of obesity and thus chronic disease. Primary care providers are optimally positioned to prescribe exercise and nutrition (lifestyle medicine) as a treatment for chronic disease. Unfortunately, this opportunity seems to be regularly lost. Primary care providers often rely too heavily on weight loss pharmaceuticals and bariatric surgeries to treat obesity. This treatment approach however also does little to prevent and treat the accumulation of chronic diseases. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the efficacy of conventional medical weight loss treatments and determine why primary care providers may not prescribe exercise and nutrition more frequently. Our findings suggest that some primary care providers may be uncomfortable prescribing lifestyle medicine as they receive little formal education in this field. In conclusion, prescription of exercise and nutrition by primary care providers may elicit greater longterm weight loss than current medical weight management practices. Medical management is most likely effective when combined with lifestyle medicine. We propose that primary care providers be better trained in lifestyle medicine through their formal and clinical education. Rates of chronic disease accumulation may potentially decrease if providers prescribe lifestyle medical treatments more frequently.

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Physical activity training in US medical schools: Preparing future physicians to engage in primary prevention

Cited by 48 publications

References 29 publications

Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings

Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings

La Actividad Física en El Currículo Universitario Español De Los Grados De Medicina Y Ciencias De La Actividad Física Y Del Deporte Como Recurso en La Prevención Y Tratamiento De Las Enfermedades Crónicas

The Underutilization of Lifestyle Modifications in Primary Care Medicine

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