Lisa Gillmore
Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of
Demographics, Risks, and Lifestyle Factors
SchoolFairview High School • Fairview, Ohio
ProgramNursing Internship
MentorJoann Schultz, MSN, APN, CNS, BC, CCM, CCRN
DepartmentNursing Education, Lakewood Hospital
- Research
- Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of Demographics, Risks, and Lifestyle Factors
- Hypothesis
- Metabolic Syndrome is defined as a clustering of at least 3 of 5 risk factors defining Metabolic Syndrome by ATP III guidelines. These risk factors are strongly linked to onset of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health problems. The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome is currently 1 in 4 adults, and is expected to rise in the U.S. and worldwide. The purpose of this study was to identify the number of newly admitted patients meeting the criteria for Metabolic Syndrome.
- Methodology
- 88 patient records were reviewed over an 11-day period of time at this 400-bed community hospital. A data collection form captured demographic information, medical history, and criteria for Metabolic Syndrome.
- Outcomes
- 63% of the patients were overweight based on BMI number, 47% were hypertensive, and 48% had type II diabetes. 32% of patients had high cholesterol, and 35% were on a lipid-lowering statin drug. The study showed a large percentage of patients (55%) admitted to Lakewood Hospital met the criteria for Metabolic Syndrome. Based on these findings, it is recommended that staff become familiar with the criteria of Metabolic Syndrome and become active in patient education focusing on risk factors, life style modifications, and treatment options.
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