pcos and nutrition thesis defense
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Role of the dietitian in multidisciplinary treatment of polycystic ovary syndromeTRANSCRIPT
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Melissa Olfert, DrPH, MS, RD (Chair)Pamela J. Murray, MD, MHPMelanie Clemmer, PhD
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Role of the Dietitian in Multidisciplinary Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Wendy Thompson
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Outline
• Introduction/Background• Study Objectives• Study Design• Methodology• Results• Conclusions• Future Research • Questions
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The Significance of the PCOS
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National Institutes of Health Office of Disease Prevention, 2012
4 Billion Dollars!
Does NOT includeco-morbidities
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Pathophysiology of PCOS
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Alex Rotstein, Raginin Srinivasan, Erin WongMcMaster Pathophysiology Review (MPR), 2013
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How is PCOS Diagnosed?NIH 1990 Rotterdam 2003 AE-PCOS Society 2006
• Hyperandrogenism• Chronic Anovulation
---Both criteria needed
• Hyperandrogenism• Oligo-and/or anovulation• Polycystic ovaries
---2 of 3 criteria needed
• Hyperandrogenism• Ovarian dysfunction
---Both criteria needed
First developed and most commonly used criteria today
Formulated to expand on NIH diagnostic definition
Formulated to provide an evidence-based definition
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*All possible related disorders must be ruled out
NIH Evidenced Based Methodology Workshop on PCOS, 2012; Shannon et al. 2012 2
~ 50-75% will visit multiple clinicians before it is identified2
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Health Implications of PCOS• Obesity• Type 2 Diabetes• CVD• Infertility• Depression/Anxiety• Dermatological Symptoms
• Metabolic Syndrome• Hypothyroidism• Eating Disorders• Obstructive Sleep Apnea• Endometrial/Ovarian
Cancer
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Sirmans & Pate, 2014; Daniilidis A. & Dinas K., 2009
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PCOS Treatment• Lifestyle intervention =
first line treatment1-3
• Support medical management
• Weight loss is best achieved though multidisciplinary lifestyle management4
• Requires ongoing support for long-term success5-6
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Teede et al, 20111; Humphreys & Costarellil, 20082; Jeanes et al, 20093; Moran et al, 20094; Himelein, 20065; Stankiewicz, 20066
Physical Activity
DietSmoking Cessation
Stress
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Benefits of Weight Loss in PCOS• Potential Benefits
Include1-3:• insulin levels
• testosterone
• risk for CVD and diabetes
• Improved dermatological symptoms
• Improved fertility8
• Weight loss of 5% to 10% can improve metabolic and reproductive aspects of PCOS1-2
• Does not reverse PCOS, but helps control associated co-morbidities3
Teede et al, 20111; Farhat et al, 20112; Barthelmess & Naz, 20143
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Nutritional InterventionsCurrent diet recommendations:• Energy for weight
maintenance or loss1-2
• Moderate to low glycemic index1-3 • Carbohydrates2 (35-40%)3
• Evenly distribute energy intake1,3
• 4-5 meals/snacks per day
• General healthy guidelines
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Moran et al, 20131; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Care Manual, 20142, Grassi, The Dietitian’s Guide to PCOS, 20073
No optimum dietary composition1
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Current Utilization and Knowledge of Dietitians• Interview-Guided
Questionnaire (N=53)1
• 26% of overweight were referred to RD
• Patients reported diet advice from endocrinologist to be useful, but inadequate
• Survey Report (N=206)2
• 15% saw a dietitian• 3% over 2 visits with RD
• Knowledge of Dietitians• Survey (N=105)2
• Only 34% felt well informed
• 64% believed there was an insufficient evidence base for the dietary management of PCOS
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Humphreys & Costarellil, 20081; Jeanes et al, 20092
There has been no published research on the current utilization or knowledge of dietitians and PCOS in the USA
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Proposed Benefits of Dietitians
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Geier et al, 2012
Ped. E
ndo.
Dietitian
Gynec
ologist
Psychologis
t
100%76% 71% 61%
% of Patients Seen by Providers
Only study that has assessed potential benefits of dietitians
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Study Objectives
• Objective 1: To investigate the current trends and future implications for multidisciplinary treatment of PCOS across different providers
• Objective 2: To explore the role, importance and challenges for RDs in multidisciplinary PCOS treatment
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Study Design
Phase 2: Focus Group Series (N=9)
Phase 1: Survey (N=261)
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Timeline of Project
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PHASE 1:Survey Tool
DevelopmentFebruary - April 2013
WVU's IRB Approval
March 2013
Survey RecruitmentMarch - June
2013
Survey OpenMay 15th - July 15th,
2013
Survey Data AnalysisAugust -
November 2013
PHASE 2:Focus Group
PlanningNovember -
January
WVU's IRBAddendum Approval
Early January 2014
Focus Group RecruitmentJanuary 2014
Focus Groups Conducted
Late January2014
Focus Group Data Analysis
February 2014
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Survey Recruitment
Survey Participants
N=261
LISTSERVs:• SAHM• NASPAG• SART-ASRM• EmbryoMail
LinkedIn Groups
Direct Emails
15Inclusion Criteria:• Health Care Provider• Currently Treat PCOS
Phase 1
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Focus Group Recruitment
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Focus Group Participants
N=9
US Survey Participants
(n=22)
Additional PCOS Experts (n=12)
Referrals (n=4)
Inclusion Criteria:• Health Care Provider• Currently Treat PCOS
Phase 2
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Survey Design• Development:• 30 Questions• Basic Demographics• Current Facility • Future Implications
• Developed based on reviewing existing literature and clinics• Expert reviewed
• Implementation:• Qualtrics• Open for 2 months 17
Phase 1
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Focus Group Methodology• Development:• 7 Major questions1
• Expert review• Implementation:• Held via teleconference1
• 2-3 note takers and facilitator• Audio recorded• Similar providers were placed
together to promote group cohesiveness2-3 and compatibility4-5 18
Phase 2
Stewart & Shamdasani, 19901; Cartwright et al, 19682; Terborg et al, 19763; Haythorn et al, 19564; Sapolsky, 19605
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Survey Data Analysis
• Quantitative • Numerical Data• Mean, Median, Mode, Standard
Deviation
• Qualitative• Assessed for themes and
categorized accordingly using Excel (clustering)• Frequencies
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Phase 1
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Focus Group Data Analysis• Braun & Clarke’s Thematic Analysis1-2
• Identify, analyze and report patterns (themes) within data
• Guide to Thematic Analysis2
1. Become familiar with the data – transcribe, clean, & compile data2. Generate initial codes – assign participant ID numbers &
categories3. Search for themes – create code-list4. Review themes – rearrange as needed5. Define and name themes – code and sort data6. Producing the report – synthesize data
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Phase 2
Boyatzis, 19981; Braun & Clark, 20062
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Survey Results
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Phase 1
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Survey Sample
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59%
20%
5%
3%3%
3%7%
Provider Type
PhysiciansDietitiansFertility SpecialistResearchersMidlevel ProvidersEducator/CounselorsOther
N=210
64%
36%
Location
USAOther
N=184
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Geographical Demographics
West
Mid-W
estSo
uth
Northeast
05
10152025303540
15%
36%
22%27%
USA Regions
% o
f par
ticip
ants
Australi
a
North Americ
a*
Central A
merica
South
America
Europe
Middle East Asia
05
101520253035
5%10%
5%10%
34%
24%
12%
World Regions
% o
f par
ticip
ants
23N=74N=41
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Participant Settings
24Hospita
l/Clin
ic
Private
Office
Researc
h Facil
ityOth
er0
10203040506070 66%
45%
8% 4%
Setting for Care
71%
23%
6%
Population Setting
Urban
Suburban
Rural
N=205
N=141
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Multidisciplinary Specialties Involved
59%
41%
Multidisciplinary Status
Yes
No
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Specialty # Involved % Involved
Dietitian/Nutritionist 94 71%
Physician 89 67%
Nurse 63 48%
Fertility Specialist 46 35%
Mid-Level Providers 37 28%
Social Worker 37 28%
Psychologist 34 26%
N=132
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current System
05
10152025303540
34%30%
10%
Needs Improvement
% o
f Pro
vide
rs
26More Multidisc
iplinary
Involve
ment
Expand Nutriti
on & Exercise
Programs Elim
inate Access
Barriers*
* Wait-Time, Cost, InsuranceN=88
0
5
10
15
20
2521% 21% 20%
17%
Current Strengths
% o
f Pro
vide
rs
Management of S
ymptoms
Lifesty
le Changes
N=87Patient E
ducation & Counseling
Multidisciplin
ary Collaboration
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Potential Barriers for Future Multidisciplinary Clinics
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Money and resources (30%)
Insurance/reimbursement (26%)
Difference of opinions (16%)
Time
(12%)
N=76
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Potential Advantages for Multidisciplinary Clinics
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Increased access to
more disciplines (10%)
Better communication between providers (15%)
Better results & long-term outcomes (18%)
Convenience & efficiency (30%)
Comprehensive and integrated care (32%)
N=82
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Ideal Involvement of Providers
Specialty NHighly
InvolvedInvolved Neutral
Occasionally Involved
Never Involved
Dietitian 110 59% 30% 6% 3% 2%
Endocrinologist 109 48% 36% 6% 7% 3%
Gynecologist 110 45% 43% 5% 5% 2%
Fertility Specialist
97 30% 33% 14% 13% 9%
Exercise Physiologist
95 18% 40% 18% 9% 15%
Health Psychologist
105 11% 45% 21% 15% 8%
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Survey Conclusions• Multidisciplinary clinics could provider greater convenience,
access to care, and ultimately lead to a better prognosis for patients with PCOS
• The most common barriers identified included money/resources, insurance, and difference of opinions
• 90% of responders believed that dietitians should be either highly involved or involved
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Phase 1
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Focus Group Results
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Phase 2
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Focus Group Demographics• Dietitians• PCOS (4)
• Physicians• Adolescent/Internal
Medicine• Pediatric
Endocrinologist (2)
• Other• LN/CNS • Health Psychologist
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67%33%
Multidisciplinary Clinic
YesNo
71%
29%
Gender
Female
Male
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Focus Group Questions
Participants’ Treatment Facilit
y
• “Describe any nutritional interventions that you provide to your patients”• “How are dietary interventions and patient care communicated between
providers?”
Utilization of
Nutritional Interventio
ns
• When is dietary intervention warranted for a patient with PCOS?• How accessible are nutritional interventions for the majority of PCOS patients?
Challenges and
Changes
• “What are some of the challenges for getting dietitians more involved with PCOS?”
• “Do you feel like providers know and understand the value of nutritional interventions for PCOS patients?”
• In your career, have you seen any shift in the awareness or interest of PCOS? 33
Phase 2
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Nutritional Interventions Provided
Physicians• Basic diet history• Brief nutrition education
Psychologist• Motivational interviews
to facilitate changes• Explore
emotional/mindless eating • Clarify information
--“Dietitian provides the education but the psychologist gets the change.”
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Nutrition Interventions
Tasks of the RD
• Individualized treatment• Assess food coping
mechanisms• Explore emotional or
disordered eating habits• Help understand
condition
Specific Interventions
• Managing insulin resistance • General healthy eating
guidelines• Sensible dietary
supplementation• Correct nutrient
deficiencies• Assist in treatment 35
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Communication Differences
Solo Providers
• Limited opportunity • No face to face
communication • Only email and progress
notes • Confidentiality barriers
• Not ideal, but still effective
Multidisciplinary
• More verbal communication • More integration of care• Little formal case
management • Varies by setting
36“In an ideal world, there would be PCOS treatment clinics all around the world and all the providers would have the opportunity to converse about each patient.”
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When is Dietary Intervention Warranted
For PCOS?
• Always important to discuss and provide nutrition counseling
• Equally important regardless of BMI
• Immediately upon on diagnosis patients should meet with RD• First line treatment
How Accessible are Dietary Interventions
for PCOS?
• Not very accessible!
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Challenges for Dietitians
Insurance
Lack of PCOS knowledge
Lack of physician referrals
Patient follow-through
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Lack of Referrals from Physicians• Lack of insurance coverage
• Limited access
• Quick to write off as uninterested or noncompliant
• Little confidence
• Value pharmacological treatment
• Feel they have treatment covered
• Not educated on the value 39
“Physicians are the gatekeepers”
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Lack of Patient Follow-Through• Lack of insurance coverage
• Not ready for change
• Practicality
• Stigma or punishment
• Overwhelmed
• Already know what the dietitian is going to tell them
40“It is just food – you are just going to tell me to eat asparagus rather than a snickers bar and I already know that.“
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Importance of Involving RDs• Access to adequate
lifestyle interventions
• Physicians should not be fully responsible:• Little to no training
• “They can only be the experts on so many things”
• Takes time • “More than just
handing the patient a 1,200 kcal diet plan”
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CDC – NCHS, Ambulatory Health Care Data, 20101
Average length of visit = 18.7 minutes
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Shift in Awareness
• More information in the lay press • Patient-driven diagnosis• Support groups• Websites
• More awareness in medical community
• Providers still do not understand it • “It’s starting to get mentioned but it
doesn’t get the attention it deserves.”
42The better the clinician understands PCOS, the better they are able to treat it!
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Discussion• Supports the findings:• Multidisciplinary clinics provide access to more disciplines1,2
• Patients need dietitians for adequate lifestyle management3
• Strengthens the need for evidence on the benefits of dietitians1
• Uncovered the potential under-utilization of health psychologist in addition to the RD3,4 for PCOS despite potential benefits1
• First study to gain insight from a mix of PCOS providers on potential implications of multidisciplinary clinics and the challenges of involving dietitians in the care of PCOS
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Geier, 20121; Bekx, 20102; Humphreys, 20083; Jeanes, 20094
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Limitations
• Small sample size
• Completion rate
• Missing equal representation of disciplines
• Self-reported experience
• Not generalizable to the entire population of healthcare professionals
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Conclusions• PCOS patients require special attention with individualized, focused,
multidisciplinary care – ideally in one facility
• The most common challenges for dietitians include insurance, lack of knowledge, and lack of physician referrals
• Dietitians and health psychologist are highly overlooked when it comes to the care of PCOS
• Education for PCOS and lifestyle interventions need to be increased across providers
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“Often times, with PCOS, nutrition counseling is treated like dermatology and it needs to be treated more like psychology.”
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Future Research Aims
• Assess factors influencing weight loss/maintenance• Delivery methods• Frequencies• Long-term success
• Determine how to effectively educate:• Dietitians on PCOS • Physicians on the importance lifestyle interventions
• Development of a screening tool
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Acknowledgments
Committee MembersDr. Melissa Olfert
Dr. Pamela MurrayDr. Melanie Clemmer
ORL Research TeamJade White
Mackenzie BarrFellow Interns
Family and Friends
Study Participants 47
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Questions
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