Primary care providers' perspectives on referrals to the Diabetes Prevention Programme: a qualitative comparative study across varied referral patterns.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the effectiveness of Diabetes Prevention Programmes (DPP) in reducing diabetes risk, primary care provider (PCP) referrals remain low, especially among men and racial/ethnic minorities, exacerbating their under-representation in DPPs. Understanding PCPs' perspectives on referrals is crucial for enhancing the intervention's reach and effectiveness.

Research design and methods

We conducted a qualitative study to explore PCPs' experiences, perspectives and engagement with DPP referrals, focusing on factors influencing variations in referral rates. Based on electronic record data, high and low-referring PCPs from a large integrated health system in the Bronx, NY, participated in interviews conducted between February and September 2023. Interviews were conduc

SUBMITTER: Stephenson-Hunter C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773654 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature