Improving Self-management of Type 2 Diabetes in Latinx Patients: Protocol for a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial Involving Community Health Workers, Registered Nurses, and Family Members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rate of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among Mexican American individuals is 16.3%, about twice that of non-Hispanic White individuals. While a number of education approaches have been developed and shown to improve diabetes self-management behaviors and glycemic control for Spanish-speaking Latinx patients with T2DM, there is little research to guide health practitioners regarding which interventions to apply and when so that resources are used efficiently, and treatment outcomes are maximized.

Objective

This study aimed to describe an adaptive intervention that integrates community mental health workers, diabetes nurse educators, family members, and patients as partners in care while promoting diabetes self-management for Mexican American individuals with T

SUBMITTER: Kopelowicz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887518 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature