Improved Glycemic Control in Adults With Serious Mental Illness and Diabetes With a Behavioral and Educational Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a 16-week, reverse-integrated care (bringing primary care interventions/services into the psychiatric setting) behavioral and educational group intervention for individuals with serious mental illness and diabetes.

Methods

The primary outcome was change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Secondary outcomes included body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, lipid levels, physical activity, diabetes knowledge, and self-care.

Results

Thirty-five participants attended at least one group and were included in a modified intent-to-treat analysis. From baseline to week 16, HbA1c improved, from 7.5±1.6 to 7.1±1.4, p=0.01, and BMI improved, from 33.3±3.8 to 32.9±4.1, p<0.001, as did measures of diabetes knowledge and self-care. One-

SUBMITTER: Schnitzer K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7576509 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature