Implementation of a group-based diabetes prevention program within a healthcare delivery system.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Group-based Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP), aligned with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promote clinically significant weight loss and reduce cardio-metabolic risks. Studies have examined implementation of the DPP in community settings, but less is known about its integration in healthcare systems. In 2010, a group-based DPP known as the Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) was implemented within a large healthcare delivery system in Northern California, across three geographically distinct regional administration divisions of the organization within 12 state counties, with varying underlying socio-demographics. The regional divisions implemented the program independently, allowing for natural variation in its real-world integration. We leverag

SUBMITTER: Azar KMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6792249 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature