Evaluating the Impact of Year-Long, Augmented Diabetes Self-Management Support.

ABSTRACT: This was a randomized controlled study to test a scalable intervention model addressing the need for ongoing diabetes support. The study included individuals receiving care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with HbA1c >8. The aim of this project was to determine whether augmenting diabetes self-management education (DSME) with support for an economically vulnerable population might better meet patient needs and reduce morbidity and premature mortality. The intervention utilized pre and post comparisons and was designed to test the efficacy of a telephonic diabetes support intervention to increase patient engagement in self-care and with the health care system as a means to improve clinical outcomes. There were significant improvements in HbA1c, body mass index, low-density lipo

SUBMITTER: Bluml BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6885759 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature