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Martin MF, Smaldone AM, Green NS. Comment on: "Hydroxyurea Adherence for Personal Best in Sickle Cell Treatment (HABIT) efficacy trial: Community health worker support may increase hydroxyurea adherence of youth with sickle cell disease": Participant evaluation. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2024:e31382. [PMID: 39394966 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024]
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- Mary F Martin
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- School of Nursing, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Deaver JE, Uchuya GM, Cohen WR, Foote JA. A retrospective cohort study of a community-based primary care program's effects on pharmacotherapy quality in low-income Peruvians with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 4:e0003512. [PMID: 39173046 PMCID: PMC11341050 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Little is known about the effects of the Chronic Care Model (CCM) and community health workers (CHWs) on pharmacotherapy of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in resource-poor settings. This retrospective cohort implementation study evaluated the effects of a community-based program consisting of CCM, CHWs, guidelines-based treatment protocols, and inexpensive freely accessible medications on type 2 diabetes and hypertension pharmacotherapy quality. A door-to-door household survey identified 856 adults 35 years of age and older living in a low-income Peruvian community, of whom 83% participated in screening for diabetes and hypertension. Patients with confirmed type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension participated in the program's weekly to monthly visits for < = 27 months. The program was implemented as two care periods employed sequentially. During home care, CHWs made weekly home visits and a physician made treatment decisions remotely. During subsequent clinic care, a physician attended patients in a centralized clinic. The study compared the effects of program (pre- versus post-) (N = 262 observations), and home versus clinic care periods (N = 211 observations) on standards of treatment with hypoglycemic and antihypertensive agents, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, and low-dose aspirin. During the program, 80% and 50% achieved hypoglycemic and antihypertensive standards, respectively, compared to 35% and 8% prior to the program, RRs 2.29 (1.72-3.04, p <0.001) and 6.64 (3.17-13.9, p<0.001). Achievement of treatment standards was not improved by clinic compared to home care (RRs 1.0 +/- 0.08). In both care periods, longer retention in care (>50% of allowable time) was associated with achievement of all treatment standards. 85% compared to 56% achieved the hypoglycemic treatment standard with longer and shorter retention, respectively, RR 1.52 (1.13-2.06, p<0.001); 56% compared to 27% achieved the antihypertensive standard, RR 2.11 (1.29-3.45, p<0.001). In a dose-dependent manner, the community-based program was associated with improved guidelines-based pharmacotherapy of type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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- College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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Foley S, Flowers A, Hall T, Jansen MT, Burcin M. "That Was an Eye Opener for Me": Mixed-Methods Outcomes Educating Texas Community Health Workers on HPV Vaccination Using Project ECHO ®. Vaccines (Basel) 2024; 12:806. [PMID: 39066444 PMCID: PMC11281520 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12070806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause six different types of cancer. HPV vaccination can prevent over 90% of these cancers. Community health workers (CHWs) have the potential to drive HPV vaccination demand through education and navigation by addressing vaccine hesitancy and dis/misinformation and by reaching non-English speaking, vulnerable, or rural populations. Despite their possible reach, there is limited research on HPV vaccination education programs for CHWs. In 2020-2021, the American Cancer Society (ACS) HPV Cancer Free Texas (HPVCFT) Project implemented the eight-session Mission: HPVCFT Vaccination ECHO-CHW Program ten times. This manuscript details the program's implementation processes and outcomes. The program used the Project ECHO model and was offered in both English and Spanish. One hundred and forty-six Texan CHWs completed pre- and post-training surveys. The participants demonstrated significant HPV vaccination knowledge increases and desirable shifts in their foundational HPV vaccination beliefs, including the belief that the HPV vaccine is for cancer prevention. The participants also reported increased confidence in communicating about the HPV vaccine in the community. Improving knowledge, beliefs, and confidence in HPV vaccination is the first step in addressing concerns and increasing uptake. Future research and interventions are needed to better understand how CHWs can be more systematically linked to vaccination opportunities or provided with clearer paths for directing patients to providers that vaccinate.
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- Shaylen Foley
- Interventions and Implementation Department, American Cancer Society, 3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW, Suite 20, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA; (A.F.); (M.B.)
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- Interventions and Implementation Department, American Cancer Society, 3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW, Suite 20, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA; (A.F.); (M.B.)
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- Interventions and Implementation Department, American Cancer Society, 3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW, Suite 20, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA; (A.F.); (M.B.)
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- Interventions and Implementation Department, American Cancer Society, 3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW, Suite 20, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA; (A.F.); (M.B.)
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Berg KA, Bharmal N, Tereshchenko LG, Le P, Payne JY, Misra-Hebert AD, Rothberg MB. Racial and ethnic differences in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus among adults taking antidiabetic medication. Prim Care Diabetes 2024; 18:368-373. [PMID: 38423828 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2024.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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AIM To examine whether racial and ethnic disparities in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) persist among those taking medication and after accounting for other demographic, socioeconomic, and health indicators. METHODS Adults aged ≥20 years with T2DM using prescription diabetes medication were among participants assessed in a retrospective cohort study of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2018. We estimated weighted sequential multivariable logistic regression models to predict odds of uncontrolled T2DM (HbA1c ≥ 8%) from racial and ethnic identity, adjusting for demographic, socioeconomic, and health indicators. RESULTS Of 3649 individuals with T2DM who reported taking medication, 27.4% had uncontrolled T2DM (mean HgA1c 9.6%). Those with uncontrolled diabetes had a mean BMI of 33.8, age of 57.3, and most were non-Hispanic white (54%), followed by 17% non-Hispanic Black, and 20% Hispanic identity. In multivariable analyses, odds of uncontrolled T2DM among those with Black or Hispanic identities lessened, but persisted, after accounting for other indicators (Black OR 1.38, 97.5% CI: 1.04, 1.83; Hispanic OR 1.79, 97.5% CI 1.25, 2.57). CONCLUSIONS Racial and ethnic disparities in T2DM control persisted among individuals taking medication. Future research might focus on developmental and epigenetic pathways of disparate T2DM control across racially and ethnically minoritized populations.
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- Kristen A Berg
- Center for Health Care Research and Policy, Population Health Research Institute, The MetroHealth System at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Community Health & Partnerships, Cleveland Clinic Community Care, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Value-Based Care Research, Cleveland Clinic Community Care, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Value-Based Care Research, Cleveland Clinic Community Care, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Value-Based Care Research, Cleveland Clinic Community Care, Cleveland, OH, USA; Healthcare Delivery & Implementation Science Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Value-Based Care Research, Cleveland Clinic Community Care, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Grant V, Litchfield I. Acceptability of community health worker and peer supported interventions for ethnic minorities with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative systematic review. FRONTIERS IN CLINICAL DIABETES AND HEALTHCARE 2024; 5:1306199. [PMID: 38836261 PMCID: PMC11148349 DOI: 10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1306199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Objective Ethnic minority groups in high income countries in North America, Europe, and elsewhere are disproportionately affected by T2DM with a higher risk of mortality and morbidity. The use of community health workers and peer supporters offer a way of ensuring the benefits of self-management support observed in the general population are shared by those in minoritized communities. Materials and methods The major databases were searched for existing qualitative evidence of participants' experiences and perspectives of self-management support for type 2 diabetes delivered by community health workers and peer supporters (CHWPs) in ethnically minoritized populations. The data were analysed using Sekhon's Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. Results The results are described within five domains of the framework of acceptability collapsed from seven for reasons of clarity and concision: Affective attitude described participants' satisfaction with CHWPs delivering the intervention including the open, trusting relationships that developed in contrast to those with clinical providers. In considering Burden and Opportunity Costs, participants reflected on the impact of health, transport, and the responsibilities of work and childcare on their attendance, alongside a lack of resources necessary to maintain healthy diets and active lifestyles. In relation to Cultural Sensitivity participants appreciated the greater understanding of the specific cultural needs and challenges exhibited by CHWPs. The evidence related to Intervention Coherence indicated that participants responded positively to the practical and applied content, the range of teaching materials, and interactive practical sessions. Finally, in examining the impact of Effectiveness and Self-efficacy participants described how they changed a range of health-related behaviours, had more confidence in dealing with their condition and interacting with senior clinicians and benefitted from the social support of fellow participants and CHWPs. Conclusion Many of the same barriers around attendance and engagement with usual self-management support interventions delivered to general populations were observed, including lack of time and resource. However, the insight of CHWPs, their culturally-sensitive and specific strategies for self-management and their development of trusting relationships presented considerable advantages.
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- Vivene Grant
- Birmingham Medical School, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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McCarville E, Martin MA, Pratap P, Pinsker E, Seweryn SM, Peters KE. Understanding critical factors associated with integration of community health workers into health and hospital systems. J Interprof Care 2024; 38:507-516. [PMID: 36946323 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2183183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Community health worker (CHW) models have been shown to improve health behaviors and health outcomes and reduce cost, particularly among low-income underserved populations. Consequently, health systems are increasingly employing CHWs to provide health services in clinical environments. A growing body of the literature suggests that effective integration of CHWs within the healthcare system is important to achieve the desired outcomes, but the question of how to achieve effective integration is less clear. This study seeks to explore the integration of CHWs within a large state university health system to identify factors critical to the effective integration of CHWs into the clinical care environment. We conducted a qualitative descriptive multiple embedded case study of the University of Illinois at Chicago's Hospital and Health Science System (UI Health). The embedded subunits of analysis were teams within the UI Health System that currently employ CHWs to assist with the provision of clinical care or services to patients. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and document review. In total, six sub-units were enrolled, and 17 interviews were conducted with CHWs (n = 9), and administrators or healthcare providers (n = 8). Fourteen factors related to effective CHW integration were identified and organized in four categories: individual, team, organization, and community. Findings suggest that in addition to commonly recognized elements of effective CHW models including training, supervision, and the presence of a champion, programs must consider the organizational context in which the program is positioned as well as the ways in which both CHWs and the organization engage with communities served. This research can serve as a roadmap for health systems that seek to integrate CHWs within healthcare services and can be used to promote best practice in CHW integration.
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- Erin McCarville
- School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Tiruneh MG, Fenta ET, Endeshaw D, Delie AM, Adal O, Tareke AA, Bogale EK, Anagaw TF. Health extension service utilization in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:537. [PMID: 38671447 PMCID: PMC11046976 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11038-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ethiopia strives to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through Primary Health Care (PHC) by expanding access to services and improving the quality and equitable comprehensive health services at all levels. The Health Extension Program (HEP) is an innovative strategy to deliver primary healthcare services in Ethiopia and is designed to provide basic healthcare to approximately 5000 people through a health post (HP) at the grassroots level. Thus, this review aimed to assess the magnitude of health extension service utilization in Ethiopia. METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) checklist guideline was used for this review and meta-analysis. The electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and African Journals Online) and search engines (Google Scholar and Grey literature) were searched to retrieve articles by using keywords. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) meta-analysis of statistics assessment and review instrument was used to assess the quality of the studies. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic. The meta-analysis with a 95% confidence interval using STATA 17 software was computed to present the pooled utilization of health extension services. Publication bias was assessed by visually inspecting the funnel plot and statistical tests using Egger's and Begg's tests. RESULT 22 studies were included in the systematic review with a total of 28,171 participants, and 8 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The overall pooled magnitude of health extension service utilization was 58.5% (95% CI: 40.53, 76.48%). In the sub-group analysis, the highest pooled proportion of health extension service utilization was 60.42% (28.07, 92.77%) in the mixed study design, and in studies published after 2018, 59.38% (36.42, 82.33%). All studies were found to be within the confidence interval of the pooled proportion of health extension service utilization in leave-out sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSIONS The utilization of health extension services was found to be low compared to the national recommendation. Therefore, policymakers and health planners should come up with a wide variety of health extension service utilization strategies to achieve universal health coverage through the primary health care.
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- Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh
- Department of Health Systems and Policy, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box: 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia, SLL project COVID-19/EPI technical assistant at West Gondar Zonal Health Department, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, PO. Box.079, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, PO. Box.079, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Schmid B, Njeim C, Vijayasingham L, Sanga LA, Naimi RK, Fouad FM, Akik C, Zmeter C, Perone SA, Larsen LB, Roswall J, Ansbro É, Perel P. Implementing (and evaluating) peer support with people living with noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian settings. J Migr Health 2024; 9:100229. [PMID: 38633280 PMCID: PMC11021823 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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In line with the peer reviewers comments, the authors have added highlights in stead of an abstract. It was felt that it was better able to capture the findings and is more in line with the paper's target audience.
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- Benjamin Schmid
- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- International Committee of the Red Cross, Beirut, Lebanon
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- International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland
- Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Ignoffo S, Gu S, Ellyin A, Benjamins MR. A Review of Community Health Worker Integration in Health Departments. J Community Health 2024; 49:366-376. [PMID: 37828419 PMCID: PMC10924716 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-023-01286-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who bridge the gap between historically marginalized communities, healthcare, and social services. Increasingly, states are developing the CHW workforce by implementing training and certification policies. Health departments (HDs) are primarily responsible for community health through policy implementation and provision of public health services. The two objectives of this study are to explore: (1) state progress in establishing CHW training and certification policies, and (2) integration of CHWs in HD workforces. In this scoping review, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for articles published between 2012 and 2022. We looked for articles that discussed state-level certification and training for CHWs and those covering CHWs working with and for city, county, state, and federal HDs. We excluded studies set outside of the US or published in a language other than English. Twenty-nine studies were included for review, documenting CHWs working at all levels of HDs. Within the included studies, HDs often partner with organizations that employ CHWs. With HD-sponsored programs, CHWs increased preventative care, decreased healthcare costs, and decreased disease risk in their communities. Almost all states have begun developing CHW training and certification policies and are at various points in the implementation. HD-sponsored CHW programs improved the health of marginalized communities, whether CHWs were employed directly by HDs or by a partner organization. The success of HD-sponsored CHW programs and state efforts around CHW training and certification should encourage increased investment in CHW workforce development within public health.
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- Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Sinai Urban Health Institute, Chicago, IL, USA
- Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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Shah MK, Wyatt LC, Gibbs-Tewary C, Zanowiak JM, Mammen S, Islam N. A Culturally Adapted, Telehealth, Community Health Worker Intervention on Blood Pressure Control among South Asian Immigrants with Type II Diabetes: Results from the DREAM Atlanta Intervention. J Gen Intern Med 2024; 39:529-539. [PMID: 37845588 PMCID: PMC10973296 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08443-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND South Asians face a high prevalence of type II diabetes (DMII) and comorbid hypertension (HTN). Community health worker (CHW) interventions have the potential to improve chronic disease outcomes, yet few have been tailored to South Asian populations in the United States. OBJECTIVE To test the effectiveness of an evidence-based CHW-led and culturally-tailored HTN and DMII management program for South Asian adults with diabetes and comorbid uncontrolled HTN (systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 80 mmHg). DESIGN Randomized-controlled Trial. PARTICIPANTS South Asian adults with DMII and comorbid HTN. INTERVENTION The Diabetes Research, Education, and Action for Minorities (DREAM) Atlanta intervention was a CHW telehealth intervention designed to improve blood pressure (BP). The treatment group received five virtual group-based health education sessions, an action plan, and follow-up calls to assess goal setting activities. The control group received only the first session. Main Measures included: feasibility, improvement in BP control, and decreases in SBP, DBP, weight, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). KEY RESULTS A total of 190 South Asian adults were randomized (97 to the treatment group and 93 to the control group); 94% of treatment group participants completed all 5 telehealth sessions. At endpoint, BP control increased 33.7% (95% CI: 22.5, 44.9, p < 0.001) in the treatment group and 16.5% (95%: 6.2, 26.8, p = 0.003) in the control group; the adjusted intervention effect was 1.8 (95% CI: 1.0, 3.2, p = 0.055). Mean weight decreased by 4.8 pounds (95% CI: -8.2, -1.4, p = 0.006) in the treatment group, and the adjusted intervention effect was -5.2 (95% CI: -9.0, -1.4, p = 0.007. The intervention had an overall retention of 95%. CONCLUSIONS A culturally-tailored, CHW-led telehealth intervention is feasible and can improve BP control among South Asian Americans with DMII. CLINICALTRIALS GOV REGISTRATION NCT04263311.
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- Megha K Shah
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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Vickery KD, Gelberg L, Hyson AR, Strother E, Carter J, Oranday Perez O, Franco M, Kavistan S, Gust S, Adair E, Anderson-Campbell A, Brito L, Butler A, Robinson T, Connett J, Evans MD, Emmons KM, Comulada WS, Busch AM. Pilot trial results of D-HOMES: a behavioral-activation based intervention for diabetes medication adherence and psychological wellness among people who have been homeless. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1329138. [PMID: 38487573 PMCID: PMC10937567 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1329138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Introduction People living with type 2 diabetes who experience homelessness face a myriad of barriers to engaging in diabetes self-care behaviors that lead to premature complications and death. This is exacerbated by high rates of comorbid mental illness, substance use disorder, and other physical health problems. Despite strong evidence to support lay health coach and behavioral activation, little research has effectively engaged people living with type 2 diabetes who had experienced homelessness (DH). Methods We used community engaged research and incremental behavioral treatment development to design the Diabetes HOmeless MEdication Support (D-HOMES) program, a one-on-one, 3 month, coaching intervention to improve medication adherence and psychological wellness for DH. We present results of our pilot randomized trial (with baseline, 3 mo., 6 mo. assessments) comparing D-HOMES to enhanced usual care (EUC; brief diabetes education session and routine care; NCT05258630). Participants were English-speaking adults with type 2 diabetes, current/recent (<24 mo.) homelessness, and an HbA1c‗7.5%. We focused on feasibility (recruitment, retention, engagement) and acceptability (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, CSQ-8). Our primary clinical outcome was glycemic control (HbA1c) and primary behavioral outcome was medication adherence. Secondary outcomes included psychological wellness and diabetes self-care. Results Thirty-six eligible participants enrolled, 18 in each arm. Most participants identified as Black males, had high rates of co-morbidities, and lived in subsidized housing. We retained 100% of participants at 3-months, and 94% at 6-months. Participants reported high satisfaction (mean CSQ-8 scores=28.64 [SD 3.94] of 32). HbA1c reduced to clinically significant levels in both groups, but we found no between group differences. Mean blood pressure improved more in D-HOMES than EUC between baseline and 6 mo. with between group mean differences of systolic -19.5 mmHg (p=0.030) and diastolic blood pressure -11.1 mmHg (p=0.049). We found no significant between group differences in other secondary outcomes. Conclusion We effectively recruited and retained DH over 6 months. Data support that the D-HOMES intervention was acceptable and feasible. We observe preliminary blood pressure improvement favoring D-HOMES that were statistically and clinically significant. D-HOMES warrants testing in a fully powered trial which could inform future high quality behavioral trials to promote health equity. Clinical trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05258630?term=D-HOMES&rank=1, identifier NCT05258630.
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- Katherine Diaz Vickery
- The Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- The Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Behavioral Health Equity Research Group, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- The Quorum for Community Engaged Wellness Research, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- The Behavioral Health Equity Research Group, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Porterfield L, Santiago Delgado Z, Patel PG, Goodman ML, Campbell KM, Vaughan EM. Preparing Community Health Workers to Empower Latino(a)s With Diabetes: A Real-World Implementation Study. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care 2024; 50:56-64. [PMID: 38243754 PMCID: PMC10851650 DOI: 10.1177/26350106231220012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the delivery of diabetes self-management education (DSME) to Latino(a) adults by community health workers (CHWs). METHODS Investigators developed an evidence-based, bilingual (Spanish/English) diabetes education curriculum and trained 10 CHWs on its content. CHWs then implemented the curriculum in 6-month diabetes group visit programs for low-income Latino(a)s with type 2 diabetes in nonacademic 501(c)3 community clinics. Investigators evaluated efficacy of the training through successful implementation, measured by participant group visit acceptance and attendance. RESULTS Participants (n = 70) reported high levels of program satisfaction (3.8/4.0), improvement in quality of life (9.7/10), meeting of individual needs (3.8/4.0), and acceptability (9.7/10.0). Content analyses revealed that 87.1% of participants would not change the program or wanted to extend it. Participant attendance was 81.6%. CONCLUSIONS Investigators demonstrated the ability to develop a training that nonmedical personnel (CHWs) successfully implemented in a real-world study. This study provides a curricular framework for CHW-led education that may serve as a template to extend to other diseases and populations.
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- Laura Porterfield
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, Texas
- Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences, UTMB, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UTMB, Galveston, Texas
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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ElSayed NA, Bannuru RR, Bakris G, Bardsley J, de Boer IH, Gabbay RA, Gockerman J, McCoy RG, McCracken E, Neumiller JJ, Pilla SJ, Rhee CM. Diabetic Kidney Disease Prevention Care Model Development. Clin Diabetes 2023; 42:274-294. [PMID: 38694240 PMCID: PMC11060626 DOI: 10.2337/cd23-0063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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More than one-third of people with diabetes develop diabetic kidney disease (DKD), which substantially increases risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypoglycemia, death, and other adverse health outcomes. A multifaceted approach incorporating self-management education, lifestyle optimization, pharmacological intervention, CVD prevention, and psychosocial support is crucial to mitigate the onset and progression of DKD. The American Diabetes Association convened an expert panel to develop the DKD Prevention Model presented herein. This model addresses prevention and treatment, including screening guidelines, diagnostic tools, and management approaches; comprehensive, holistic interventions; well-defined roles for interdisciplinary health care professionals; community engagement; and future directions for research and policy.
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- Nuha A. ElSayed
- American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Medicine, American Heart Association Comprehensive Hypertension Center, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- MedStar Health Research Institute and MedStar System Nursing, Columbia, MD
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, Rockville, MD
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Washington State University, Spokane, WA
- Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Health Care, Spokane, WA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplantation, University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA
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Ling I, Zambrana RE, Echeverria S, López L. Peer Support to Enhance Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Among African American and Latino Adults. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2023; 52:573-583. [PMID: 37865474 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2023.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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Social support occurs within complex social networks that are diffusely embedded within the social determinants of health. Social networks operate through five primary interconnected pathways: (1) provision of social support; (2) social influence; (3) social engagement; (4) social capital; and (5) social cohesion. Research has demonstrated that increased social support can have a beneficial impact on Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) prevention and outcomes through culturally tailored Diabetes Prevention Programs in minority communities. Further research is needed to fully measure the impact of social network peer support on T2DM outcomes to better operationalize and scale up community specific interventions.
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- Irving Ling
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California, 2425 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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- Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, University of Maryland, Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity, Susquehanna Hall, 4200 Lehigh Road Room 4117, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Public Health Education, 437 Coleman Building, 1408 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27412, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA.
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Ibe C, Hines A, Dominguez Carrero N, Fuller S, Trainor A, Scott T, Hickman D, Cooper LA. Voices, Images, And Experiences Of Community Health Workers: Advancing Antiracist Policy And Practice. Health Aff (Millwood) 2023; 42:1392-1401. [PMID: 37782865 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2023.00584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Community health workers (CHWs) are front-line public health personnel who share common attributes with or have a nuanced understanding of the communities they serve. Their membership in marginalized communities gives them expertise in delivering contextualized interventions that mitigate their clients' social risk factors, but it also places them at greater risk for exposure to various harms. We employed the photovoice method to illuminate how the lived experiences of CHWs working, residing, or both in Baltimore City, Maryland, dovetail with facets of their jobs. In partnership with our sixteen predominantly racial and ethnic minoritized study participants, we surfaced the ways in which CHWs negotiated and subsequently leveraged experiences with social risk factors rooted in structural racism to shape their approach to intervention delivery for structurally vulnerable communities. We also uncovered several occupational hazards that participants faced as a function of their identities. Our findings underscore the need to embed antiracist principles in the fabric of policies and practices that directly affect the CHW workforce.
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- Chidinma Ibe
- Chidinma Ibe , Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Anika Hines, Virginia Commonwealth University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Tiffany Scott, Maryland Community Health Worker Association, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Debra Hickman, Sisters Together and Reaching, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland
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Alsaqqa HH, Alwawi A. Digital intervention for public health: searching for implementing characteristics, concepts and recommendations: scoping review. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1142443. [PMID: 37790710 PMCID: PMC10544338 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1142443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Studying the impact of digital interventions on public health can help ensure that the offered services produce the desired results. In order to address these factors, the subsequent study uses a scope review to evaluate the state of the field while concentrating on ideas and suggestions that represent factors that have been crucial in the management of digital intervention for public health. To shed light on the traits, ideas and suggestions related to public health digital intervention, a scoping review was carried out. Five electronic databases were used to locate pertinent research that were published before February 2022. All texts were examined, and study abstracts were scrutinized to determine their eligibility. The last analysis of this study included fifteen publications; five reviews, four qualitative studies, two quantitative studies, one viewpoint study, one mixed-method study, one perspective study, and one interventional study. The key ideas for digital interventions in population management and health studies are presented in this overview. Many concepts, implementation characteristics and recommendations have been raised which highlight the future role of these interventions to enhance public engagement and health equity.
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- Hatem H. Alsaqqa
- Deanship of Scientific Research, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
- Ministry of Health, Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- Anesthesia and Resuscitation Technology, Health Professions Faculty, Al Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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Gerber BS, Biggers A, Tilton JJ, Smith Marsh DE, Lane R, Mihailescu D, Lee J, Sharp LK. Mobile Health Intervention in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2333629. [PMID: 37773498 PMCID: PMC10543137 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.33629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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Importance Clinical pharmacists and health coaches using mobile health (mHealth) tools, such as telehealth and text messaging, may improve blood glucose levels in African American and Latinx populations with type 2 diabetes. Objective To determine whether clinical pharmacists and health coaches using mHealth tools can improve hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Design, Setting, and Participants This randomized clinical trial included 221 African American or Latinx patients with type 2 diabetes and elevated HbA1c (≥8%) from an academic medical center in Chicago. Adult patients aged 21 to 75 years were enrolled and randomized from March 23, 2017, through January 8, 2020. Patients randomized to the intervention group received mHealth diabetes support for 1 year followed by monitored usual diabetes care during a second year (follow-up duration, 24 months). Those randomized to the waiting list control group received usual diabetes care for 1 year followed by the mHealth diabetes intervention during a second year. Interventions The mHealth diabetes intervention included remote support (eg, review of glucose levels and medication intensification) from clinical pharmacists via a video telehealth platform. Health coach activities (eg, addressing barriers to medication use and assisting pharmacists in medication reconciliation and telehealth) occurred in person at participant homes and via phone calls and text messaging. Usual diabetes care comprised routine health care from patients' primary care physicians, including medication reconciliation and adjustment. Main Outcomes and Measures Outcomes included HbA1c (primary outcome), blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, health-related quality of life, diabetes distress, diabetes self-efficacy, depressive symptoms, social support, medication-taking behavior, and diabetes self-care measured every 6 months. Results Among the 221 participants (mean [SD] age, 55.2 [9.5] years; 154 women [69.7%], 148 African American adults [67.0%], and 73 Latinx adults [33.0%]), the baseline mean (SD) HbA1c level was 9.23% (1.53%). Over the initial 12 months, HbA1c improved by a mean of -0.79 percentage points in the intervention group compared with -0.24 percentage points in the waiting list control group (treatment effect, -0.62; 95% CI, -1.04 to -0.19; P = .005). Over the subsequent 12 months, a significant change in HbA1c was observed in the waiting list control group after they received the same intervention (mean change, -0.57 percentage points; P = .002), while the intervention group maintained benefit (mean change, 0.17 percentage points; P = .35). No between-group differences were found in adjusted models for secondary outcomes. Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, HbA1c levels improved among African American and Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes. These findings suggest that a clinical pharmacist and health coach-delivered mobile health intervention can improve blood glucose levels in African American and Latinx populations and may help reduce racial and ethnic disparities. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02990299.
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- Ben S. Gerber
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cook County Health, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago
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Watson ED, Moosa S, Janse Van Rensburg DC, Schwellnus M, Lambert EV, Stoutenberg M. Task-Shifting: Can Community Health Workers Be Part of the Solution to an Inactive Nation? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6675. [PMID: 37681815 PMCID: PMC10487434 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20176675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Background: In low-to-middle income countries (LMICs), there is a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) placing strain on the facilities and human resources of healthcare systems. Prevention strategies that include lifestyle behavior counseling have become increasingly important. We propose a potential solution to the growing burden of NCDs through an expansion of the role for community health workers (CHWs) in prescribing and promoting physical activity in public health settings. This discussion paper provides a theoretical model for task-shifting of assessment, screening, counseling, and prescription of physical activity to CHWs. Five proposed tasks are presented within a larger model of service delivery and provide a platform for a structured, standardized, physical activity prevention strategy aimed at NCDs using CHWs as an integral part of reducing the burden of NCDs in LMICs. However, for effective implementation as part of national NCD plans, it is essential that CHWs received standardized, ongoing training and supervision on physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors to optimally impact community health in low resource settings.
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- Estelle D. Watson
- Department of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
- Department of Exercise Science, Faculty of Science, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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- Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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- Section Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
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- UCT Research Centre for Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS), Department of Human Biology, Division of Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Division of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
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- Department of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
- College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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Walker AF, Graham S, Maple-Brown L, Egede LE, Campbell JA, Walker RJ, Wade AN, Mbanya JC, Long JA, Yajnik C, Thomas N, Ebekozien O, Odugbesan O, DiMeglio LA, Agarwal S. Interventions to address global inequity in diabetes: international progress. Lancet 2023; 402:250-264. [PMID: 37356448 PMCID: PMC10726974 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00914-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Diabetes is a serious chronic disease with high associated burden and disproportionate costs to communities based on socioeconomic, gender, racial, and ethnic status. Addressing the complex challenges of global inequity in diabetes will require intentional efforts to focus on broader social contexts and systems that supersede individual-level interventions. We codify and highlight best practice approaches to achieve equity in diabetes care and outcomes on a global scale. We outline action plans to target diabetes equity on the basis of the recommendations established by The Lancet Commission on Diabetes, organising interventions by their effect on changing the ecosystem, building capacity, or improving the clinical practice environment. We present international examples of how to address diabetes inequity in the real world to show that approaches addressing the individual within a larger social context, in addition to addressing structural inequity, hold the greatest promise for creating sustainable and equitable change that curbs the global diabetes crisis.
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- Ashby F Walker
- Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia; Department of Endocrinology, Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Center for Advancing Population Science, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit, Wits School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA; New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translation Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Wyatt LC, Katigbak C, Riley L, Zanowiak JM, Ursua R, Kwon SC, Trinh-Shevrin C, Islam NS. Promoting Physical Activity Among Immigrant Asian Americans: Results from Four Community Health Worker Studies. J Immigr Minor Health 2023; 25:291-305. [PMID: 36273386 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-022-01411-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Racial/ethnic minorities have demonstrated lower rates of physical activity (PA) than non-Hispanic Whites. This study examined outcomes in PA measures after participation in a community health worker (CHW) intervention. We performed a secondary data analysis from four randomized controlled trials utilizing CHWs (n = 842) in New York City (Bangladeshi-diabetes management, Filipino-hypertension management, and Korean and Asian Indian-diabetes prevention). Outcomes included total weekly PA, PA self-efficacy, PA barriers, and PA social interaction. Each measure was examined at baseline and study endpoint. Generalized estimating equation models were fitted to assess the repeated measures over time, while accounting for study group and socio-demographic factors. Moderate PA, recommended PA, and self-efficacy increased significantly among treatment group participants. PA social interaction increased significantly among Filipinos and Asian Indians. In adjusted regression analysis, time x group interaction was significant for all PA outcomes except for PA barriers. Culturally-adapted lifestyle interventions may potentially improve PA-related outcomes in Asian immigrant communities. Trial registration at ClinicalTrials.gov includes: NCT03530579 (RICE Project), NCT02041598 (DREAM Project), and NCT03100812 (AsPIRE).
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- Laura C Wyatt
- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Langone Health, 180 Madison Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Gunter KE, Ellingson MK, Nieto M, Jankowski R, Tanumihardjo JP. Barriers and Strategies to Operationalize Medicaid Reimbursement for CHW Services in the State of Minnesota: a Case Study. J Gen Intern Med 2023; 38:70-77. [PMID: 36864272 PMCID: PMC10043123 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07925-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Integrated medical and social care via community health worker (CHW) services is a growing area of interest, particularly among health care organizations that offer care for underserved populations. Establishing Medicaid reimbursement for CHW services is only one step to improve access to CHW services. Minnesota is one of 21 states that authorize Medicaid payment for CHW services. Despite available Medicaid reimbursement for CHW services since 2007, the actual experience of many Minnesota health care organizations in obtaining reimbursement for CHW services has been challenging due to barriers at multiple levels (e.g., clarifying and operationalizing regulation, navigating complexity of billing, building organizational capacity to reach key stakeholders at state agencies and health plans). This paper provides an overview of the barriers and strategies to operationalize Medicaid reimbursement for CHW services in the state of Minnesota, through the experience of a CHW service and technical assistance provider. Based on lessons learned in Minnesota, recommendations are made to other states, payers, and organizations as they navigate processes to operationalize Medicaid payment for CHW services.
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- Kathryn E. Gunter
- Section of General Internal Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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Moffatt S, Wildman J, Pollard TM, Gibson K, Wildman JM, O’Brien N, Griffith B, Morris SL, Moloney E, Jeffries J, Pearce M, Mohammed W. Impact of a social prescribing intervention in North East England on adults with type 2 diabetes: the SPRING_NE multimethod study. PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH 2023; 11:1-185. [DOI: 10.3310/aqxc8219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background
Link worker social prescribing enables health-care professionals to address patients’ non-medical needs by linking patients into various services. Evidence for its effectiveness and how it is experienced by link workers and clients is lacking.
Objectives
To evaluate the impact and costs of a link worker social prescribing intervention on health and health-care costs and utilisation and to observe link worker delivery and patient engagement.
Data sources
Quality Outcomes Framework and Secondary Services Use data.
Design
Multimethods comprising (1) quasi-experimental evaluation of effects of social prescribing on health and health-care use, (2) cost-effectiveness analysis, (3) ethnographic methods to explore intervention delivery and receipt, and (4) a supplementary interview study examining intervention impact during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown (April–July 2020).
Study population and setting
Community-dwelling adults aged 40–74 years with type 2 diabetes and link workers in a socioeconomically deprived locality of North East England, UK.
Intervention
Link worker social prescribing to improve health and well-being-related outcomes among people with long-term conditions.
Participants
(1) Health outcomes study, approximately n = 8400 patients; EuroQol-5 Dimensions, five-level version (EQ-5D-5L), study, n = 694 (baseline) and n = 474 (follow-up); (2) ethnography, n = 20 link workers and n = 19 clients; and COVID-19 interviews, n = 14 staff and n = 44 clients.
Main outcome measures
The main outcome measures were glycated haemoglobin level (HbA1c; primary outcome), body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol level, smoking status, health-care costs and utilisation, and EQ-5D-5L score.
Results
Intention-to-treat analysis of approximately 8400 patients in 13 intervention and 11 control general practices demonstrated a statistically significant, although not clinically significant, difference in HbA1c level (–1.11 mmol/mol) and a non-statistically significant 1.5-percentage-point reduction in the probability of having high blood pressure, but no statistically significant effects on other outcomes. Health-care cost estimates ranged from £18.22 (individuals with one extra comorbidity) to –£50.35 (individuals with no extra comorbidity). A statistically non-significant shift from unplanned (non-elective and accident and emergency admissions) to planned care (elective and outpatient care) was observed. Subgroup analysis showed more benefit for individuals living in more deprived areas, for the ethnically white and those with fewer comorbidities. The mean cost of the intervention itself was £1345 per participant; the incremental mean health gain was 0.004 quality-adjusted life-years (95% confidence interval –0.022 to 0.029 quality-adjusted life-years); and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was £327,250 per quality-adjusted life-year gained. Ethnographic data showed that successfully embedded, holistic social prescribing providing supported linking to navigate social determinants of health was challenging to deliver, but could offer opportunities for improving health and well-being. However, the intervention was heterogeneous and was shaped in unanticipated ways by the delivery context. Pressures to generate referrals and meet targets detracted from face-to-face contact and capacity to address setbacks among those with complex health and social problems.
Limitations
The limitations of the study include (1) a reduced sample size because of non-participation of seven general practices; (2) incompleteness and unreliability of some of the Quality and Outcomes Framework data; (3) unavailability of accurate data on intervention intensity and patient comorbidity; (4) reliance on an exploratory analysis with significant sensitivity analysis; and (5) limited perspectives from voluntary, community and social enterprise.
Conclusions
This social prescribing model resulted in a small improvement in glycaemic control. Outcome effects varied across different groups and the experience of social prescribing differed depending on client circumstances.
Future work
To examine how the NHS Primary Care Network social prescribing is being operationalised; its impact on health outcomes, service use and costs; and its tailoring to different contexts.
Trial registration
This trial is registered as ISRCTN13880272.
Funding
This project was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public Health Research programme, Community Groups and Health Promotion (grant no. 16/122/33) and will be published in full in Public Health Research; Vol. 11, No. 2. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Suzanne Moffatt
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Public Health Economics and Decision Science (DTC), Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK
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Motairek I, Al-Kindi S. Ameliorating Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2023; 52:135-147. [PMID: 36754490 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which constitutes the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Intensive CVD risk factor control can ameliorate the elevated CVD associated with T2D. In this review, we provide an overview of CVD risk factor control, including traditional (blood pressure, glycemia, lipid, thrombosis, and lifestyle modifications) and nontraditional (social and environmental determinants of health) in patients with T2D, including evidence on management and outcomes.
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- Issam Motairek
- University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Greenlee MC, Bolen S, Chong W, Dokun A, Gonzalvo J, Hawkins M, Herman WH, Leake E, Linder B, Conlin PR. The National Clinical Care Commission Report to Congress: Leveraging Federal Policies and Programs to Improve Diabetes Treatment and Reduce Complications. Diabetes Care 2023; 46:e51-e59. [PMID: 36701593 PMCID: PMC9887628 DOI: 10.2337/dc22-0621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The Treatment and Complications subcommittee of the National Clinical Care Commission focused on factors likely to improve the delivery of high-quality care to all people with diabetes. The gap between available resources and the needs of people living with diabetes adversely impacts both treatment and outcomes. The Commission's recommendations are designed to bridge this gap. At the patient level, the Commission recommends reducing barriers and streamlining administrative processes to improve access to diabetes self-management training, diabetes devices, virtual care, and insulin. At the practice level, we recommend enhancing programs that support team-based care and developing capacity to support technology-enabled mentoring interventions. At the health system level, we recommend that the Department of Health and Human Services routinely assess the needs of the health care workforce and ensure funding of training programs directed to meet those needs. At the health policy level, we recommend establishing a process to identify and ensure pre-deductible insurance coverage for high-value diabetes treatments and services and developing a quality measure that reduces risk of hypoglycemia and enhances patient safety. We also identified several areas that need additional research, such as studying the barriers to uptake of diabetes self-management education and support, exploring methods to implement team-based care, and evaluating the importance of digital connectivity as a social determinant of health. The Commission strongly encourages Congress, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other federal departments and agencies to take swift action to implement these recommendations to improve health outcomes and quality of life among people living with diabetes.
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- Population Health Research Institute and Center for Health Care Research and Policy, Case Western Reserve at The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, OH
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- Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Carver School of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Center for Health Equity and Innovation, Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
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- Global Diabetes Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Jackson, MS
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Whitehouse CR, Knowles M, Long JA, Mitra N, Volpp KG, Xu C, Sabini C, Gerald N, Estrada I, Jones D, Kangovi S. Digital Health and Community Health Worker Support for Diabetes Management: a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Gen Intern Med 2023; 38:131-137. [PMID: 35581452 PMCID: PMC9113615 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07639-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital health intervention plus community health worker (CHW) support on self-monitoring of blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among adult Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetes. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING Urban outpatient clinic. PARTICIPANTS Adult Medicaid beneficiaries living with diabetes and treated with insulin and who had a HbA1c ≥ 9%. INTERVENTION Participants were randomly assigned to one of three arms. Participants in the usual-care arm received a wireless glucometer if needed. Those in the digital arm received a lottery incentive for daily glucose monitoring. Those in the hybrid arm received the lottery plus support from a CHW if they had low adherence or high blood glucose levels. MAIN MEASURES The primary outcome was the difference in adherence to daily glucose self-monitoring at 3 months between the hybrid and usual-care arms. The secondary outcome was difference in HbA1c from baseline at 6 months. KEY RESULTS A total of 150 participants were enrolled in the study. A total of 102 participants (68%) completed the study. At 3 months, glucose self-monitoring rates in the hybrid versus usual-care arms were 0.72 vs 0.65, p = 0.23. At 6 months, change in HbA1c in the hybrid versus usual-care arms was - 0.74% vs - 0.49%, p = 0.69. CONCLUSION There were no statistically significant differences between the hybrid and usual care in glucose self-monitoring adherence or improvements in HbA1C. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered with clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT03939793.
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- Christina R Whitehouse
- M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, 19085, USA.
- Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Smithwick J, Nance J, Covington-Kolb S, Rodriguez A, Young M. "Community health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:" Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1036481. [PMID: 36969656 PMCID: PMC10030954 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1036481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Introduction Community health workers (CHWs) are critical members of the public health workforce, who connect the individuals they serve with resources, advocate for communities facing health and racial inequities, and improve the quality of healthcare. However, there are typically limited professional and career building pathways for CHWs, which contribute to low wages and lack of career advancement, further resulting in turnover, attrition, and workforce instability. Methods The Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), within the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina, utilized a mixed-method data collection strategy to provide a more in-depth understanding of this issue and ways that employers, advocates, and CHWs can address it. Results Themes across data sources emphasized the importance of retaining skilled and experienced CHWs and educating other health professions about CHWs' critical roles, and reported that doing so will result in decreased attrition professional growth, and improved program quality. CHWs and allies concluded that higher wages, valuing lived experience over formal education, and participation in additional training opportunities should be the primary factors considered for career advancement. Discussion Utilizing input from experienced CHWs and CHW allies nationally, this article describes the importance of supporting CHW career advancement, shares best practices, and suggestions for designing strategies that organizations/employers can use to improve CHW career pathways to better support the CHW workforce and reduce attrition.
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- Julie Smithwick
- Center for Community Health Alignment, The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, United States
- *Correspondence: Julie Smithwick
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- Center for Applied Research and Evaluation, The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Center for Community Health Alignment, The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Center for Community Health Alignment, The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, United States
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Lapidos A, Kieffer EC, Guzmán R, Hess K, Flanders T, Heisler M. Barriers and Facilitators to Community Health Worker Outreach and Engagement in Detroit, Michigan: A Qualitative Study. Health Promot Pract 2022; 23:1094-1104. [PMID: 34549635 DOI: 10.1177/15248399211031818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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An effective approach to engaging populations who face health care access barriers is support from community health workers (CHWs). There is little research, however, on specific barriers and facilitators related to two key areas of CHW practice: outreach, defined as the ability to make any initial contact with the priority population, and engagement, defined as the ability to continue to work with the priority population after initial contact is made. The current qualitative study is ancillary to a randomized evaluation of a CHW-led program for Medicaid Health Plan enrollees. Implementation experiences with outreach and engagement led the evaluators to develop the current study in which health plan and nonhealth plan CHWs (n = 12) serving low-income, predominantly Black populations in Detroit participated in qualitative semistructured interviews to elucidate barriers and facilitators to outreach and engagement. All audio recordings were transcribed verbatim. The study team used inductive qualitative data analysis techniques. Barriers to outreach included inaccurate contact information and mistrust. Barriers to engagement included lack of ability to provide needed resources, leading to hopelessness and diminished trust, and discontinuity of services due to eligibility changes and terminated programs. Facilitators included adapting outreach schedules and strategies to community needs, availability of resources, and relational strategies that leveraged CHW social proximity. Further research should systematically investigate the relative success of different CHW-led outreach and engagement strategies for specific populations so as to better design and implement CHW programs.
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, Washington, DC, USA
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Shah MK, Wyatt LC, Gibbs-Tewary C, Zanowiak J, Mammen S, Mohsin FM, Islam N. Protocol and baseline characteristics for a community health worker-led hypertension and diabetes management program for South Asians in Atlanta: The DREAM Atlanta study. Contemp Clin Trials 2022; 120:106864. [PMID: 35940551 PMCID: PMC9708117 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2022.106864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND South Asians are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes (DMII) and comorbid hypertension (HTN). Community health worker (CHW) interventions have been shown to improve chronic disease outcomes, yet few have been tailored for South Asians. This paper describes the study protocol and baseline characteristics of an evidence-based CHW intervention to improve blood pressure (BP) control among South Asian adults with diabetes and comorbid HTN in Atlanta, GA. METHODS A total of 195 South Asian adults were randomized to treatment and control groups, and of these 190 completed baseline surveys (97 treatment group and 93 control group). The treatment group receives five group education sessions on DMII and HTN management and two one-on-one goal setting sessions. MEASURES Primary outcomes include feasibility, acceptability, and BP control (systolic blood pressure [SBP] <130 and diastolic blood pressure [DBP] <80). Secondary outcomes included changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), weight, diabetes self-efficacy, diet, and physical activity. BASELINE RESULTS Of the enrolled sample, 56% are female and mean age is 56.0 (±11.7). All participants are foreign-born. Mean SBP was 139.2 ± 4.3 and mean DBP was 84.7 ± 9.5. Intervention outcomes are measured at baseline and 6-month endpoint for both study groups. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this study is the first to document the efficacy of a HTN and DMII management intervention among South Asian adults in Atlanta, GA. Future findings of the submitted protocol will fill an important gap on the translation and adaption of evidence-based interventions that have relevance to immigrant and minority populations. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION NCT04263311.
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- Megha K Shah
- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, USA.
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, USA
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, USA
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, USA
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, USA
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, USA
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Ferrer RL, Schlenker CG, Cruz I, Noël PH, Palmer RF, Poursani R, Jaén CR. Community Health Workers as Trust Builders and Healers: A Cohort Study in Primary Care. Ann Fam Med 2022; 20:438-445. [PMID: 36228078 PMCID: PMC9512562 DOI: 10.1370/afm.2848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Improving patients' self-care for chronic disease is often elusive in the context of social deprivation. We evaluated whether a practice-integrated community health worker (CHW) intervention could encourage effective long-term self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS This cohort study, in a safety-net primary care practice, enrolled patients with uncontrolled T2DM and psychosocial risk factors. Patients were identified through a practice diabetes registry or by clinicians' referrals. The CHWs engaged patients in trust building and sensemaking to understand their social context, identify goals, navigate health care, and connect to community resources. Primary outcome was progress through 3 prospectively defined stages of self-care: outreach (meeting face-to-face); stabilization (collaborating to address patients' life circumstances); and self-care generativity (achieving self-care competencies). Secondary outcomes were change in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and need for urgent care, emergency department, or hospital visits. RESULTS Of 986 participating patients, 27% remained in outreach, 41% progressed to stabilization, and 33% achieved self-care generativity. Repeated measures ANOVA demonstrates an overall decline in HbA1c, without group differences, through the 4th HbA1c measurement (mean follow-up 703 days). Beginning at the 5th HbA1c measurement (mean 859 days), the self-care generativity group achieved greater declines in HbA1c, which widened through the 10th measurement (mean 1,365 days) to an average of 8.5% compared with an average of 8.8% in the outreach group and 9.0% in the stabilization group (P = .003). Rates of emergency department and hospital visits were lower in the self-care generativity group. CONCLUSIONS Practice-linked CHWs can sustainably engage vulnerable patients, helping them advance self-management goals in the context of formidable social disadvantage.
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- Robert L Ferrer
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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LeBrón AMW, Espitia NR, Kieffer EC, Sinco BR, Hawkins JM, Nicklett EJ, Palmisano G, Heisler M, Spencer MS. Using path analysis to model the process of change in HbA1c among African Americans and Latinos in a community health worker diabetes intervention. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:2166-2173. [PMID: 34903389 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine which components of a culturally tailored community health worker (CHW) intervention improved glycemic control and intermediate outcomes among Latina/o and African American participants with diabetes. METHODS The sample included 326 African American and Latina/o adults with type 2 diabetes in Detroit, MI. CHWs provided interactive group diabetes self-management classes and home visits, and accompanied clients to a clinic visit during the 6-month intervention period. We used path analysis to model the processes by which each intervention component affected change in diabetes self-efficacy, diabetes-related distress, knowledge of diabetes management, and HbA1c. RESULTS The group-based healthy lifestyle component was significantly associated with improved knowledge. The group-based self-management section was significantly associated with reduced diabetes-related distress. Intervention class attendance was positively associated with self-efficacy. Diabetes self-management mediated the reductions in HbA1c associated with reductions in diabetes distress. CONCLUSIONS Path analysis allowed each potential pathway of change in the intervention to be simultaneously analyzed to identify which aspects of the CHW intervention contributed to changes in diabetes-related behaviors and outcomes among African Americans and Latinas/os. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Findings reinforce the importance of interactive group sessions in efforts to improve diabetes management and outcomes among Latina/o and African American adults with diabetes.
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- Alana M W LeBrón
- Department of Health, Society, and Behavior, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Social Work, University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Community Health and Social Services Inc. (CHASS), Detroit, MI, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Rabin R. Community Health Workers Should be Worker Advocates. New Solut 2022; 32:100-105. [PMID: 35702044 DOI: 10.1177/10482911221107001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline health workers who connect underserved populations to the health care system, provide health education, and advocate for their clients. CHWs can be particularly helpful to their clients in addressing social determinants of health that affect many chronic illnesses such as asthma, high blood pressure, poor mental health, and kidney and heart diseases. However, in one social determinant-the world of work-CHWs do not often play a role as facilitators and advocates. Low-income and other disadvantaged workers experience many hazards to their health and well-being, and knowledgeable CHWs could play a significant role in assisting them to confront such challenges.
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- Richard Rabin
- Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Heisler M, Lapidos A, Kieffer E, Henderson J, Guzman R, Cunmulaj J, Wolfe J, Meyer T, Ayanian JZ. Impact on Health Care Utilization and Costs of a Medicaid Community Health Worker Program in Detroit, 2018-2020: A Randomized Program Evaluation. Am J Public Health 2022; 112:766-775. [PMID: 35324259 PMCID: PMC9010898 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2021.306700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objectives. To compare health care utilization and costs between beneficiaries randomly assigned to usual services versus a community health worker (CHW) program implemented by 3 Medicaid health plans. Methods. From February 2018 to June 2019, beneficiaries residing in Detroit, Michigan's Cody Rouge neighborhood with more than 3 emergency department (ED) visits or at least 1 ambulatory care‒sensitive hospitalization in the previous 12 months were randomized. CHWs reached out to eligible beneficiaries to assess their needs and link them to services. We compared ED and ambulatory care visits, hospitalizations, and related costs over 12 months. Results. In intention-to-treat analyses among 2457 beneficiaries, the 1389 randomized to the CHW program had lower adjusted ratios of ED visits (adjusted rate ratio [ARR] = 0.96; P < .01) and ED visit costs (ARR = 0.96; P < .01), but higher adjusted ratios of ambulatory care costs (ARR = 1.15; P < .01) and no differences in inpatient or total costs compared with the usual-care group. Conclusions. Initial increases in ambulatory care use from effective programs for underserved communities may mitigate savings from decreased acute care use. Longer-term outcomes should be followed to assess potential cost savings from improved health. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03924713. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(5):766-775. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306700).
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- Michele Heisler
- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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- Michele Heisler is with the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. Adrienne Lapidos is with the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor. Edith Kieffer is with the University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor. James Henderson is with the University of Michigan Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research, Ann Arbor. Rebeca Guzman is with the Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI. Jasmina Cunmulaj is with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Jason Wolfe, Trish Meyer, and John Z. Ayanian are with the University of Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy and Innovation, Ann Arbor
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Torres HA, Schmidt VA. Maximizing diabetes education efforts in vulnerable populations - newer delivery concepts. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2022; 29:23-28. [PMID: 34864758 DOI: 10.1097/med.0000000000000688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patients from ethnic/minority backgrounds or low socioeconomic status face numerous barriers to achieving ideal diabetes care goals. The purpose of this review is to describe the burden of diabetes in vulnerable populations; discuss the etiologic factors leading to health disparities in diabetes; and present challenges and solutions to improving diabetes care through novel diabetes self-management education and support interventions. RECENT FINDINGS Recent interventions to alleviate health disparities utilize a combination of community health workers, peer leaders and technology-based approaches to provide diabetes self-management education and support and overcome barriers to diabetes control such as low literacy, difficulty with transportation, and cultural beliefs. These interventions achieve clinically meaningful improvements in blood glucose control as measured by haemoglobin A1C and are effective in addressing psychosocial outcomes such as diabetes distress. Research is underway to address food insecurity through food delivery and use behavioural economics principles to provide financial incentives to diabetes control. SUMMARY Combining human interaction through peer or community health worker led diabetes educational efforts and support with technology-based interventions shows promise in improving diabetes outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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- Hugo A Torres
- Division of Endocrinology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Harte R, Norton L, Whitehouse C, Lorincz I, Jones D, Gerald N, Estrada I, Sabini C, Mitra N, Long JA, Cappella J, Glanz K, Volpp KG, Kangovi S. Design of a randomized controlled trial of digital health and community health worker support for diabetes management among low-income patients. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2022; 25:100878. [PMID: 34977421 PMCID: PMC8688867 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2021.100878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Insulin-dependent diabetes is a challenging disease to manage and involves complex behaviors, such as self-monitoring of blood glucose. This can be especially challenging in the face of socioeconomic barriers and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital health self-monitoring interventions and community health worker support are promising and complementary best practices for improving diabetes-related health behaviors and outcomes. Yet, these strategies have not been tested in combination. This protocol paper describes the rationale and design of a trial that measures the combined effect of digital health and community health worker support on glucose self-monitoring and glycosylated hemoglobin. METHODS The study population was uninsured or publicly insured; lived in high-poverty, urban neighborhoods; and had poorly controlled diabetes mellitus with insulin dependence. The study consisted of three arms: usual diabetes care; digital health self-monitoring; or combined digital health and community health worker support. The primary outcome was adherence to blood glucose self-monitoring. The exploratory outcome was change in glycosylated hemoglobin. CONCLUSION The design of this trial was grounded in social justice and community engagement. The study protocols were designed in collaboration with frontline community health workers, the study aim was explicit about furthering knowledge useful for advancing health equity, and the population was focused on low-income people. This trial will advance knowledge of whether combining digital health and community health worker interventions can improve glucose self-monitoring and diabetes-related outcomes in a high-risk population.
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- Rory Harte
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, PA, USA
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- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, Departments of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Center for Community Health Workers, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Telehealth Interventions to Improve Diabetes Management Among Black and Hispanic Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2022; 9:2375-2386. [PMID: 35000144 PMCID: PMC8742712 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01174-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous systematic reviews have found that telehealth is an effective strategy for implementing interventions to improve glycemic control and other clinical outcomes for diabetes patients. However, these reviews have not meaningfully focused on Black and Hispanic patients-partly because of the lack of adequate representation of people from racial and ethnic minority groups in clinical trials. It is unclear whether telehealth interventions are effective at improving glycemic control among Black and Hispanic patients given the disproportionate number of barriers they face accessing health care. OBJECTIVES A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials that used telehealth interventions for improving glycemic control among Black and Hispanic diabetes patients. METHODS We reviewed PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and clinicalTrials.gov from inception to March 2021. We used a narrative summary approach to describe key study characteristics and graded the quality of studies using two reviewers. The pooled net change in HbA1c values was estimated across studies using a random-effects model. RESULTS We identified 10 studies that met our inclusion and exclusion criteria. Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis. Only one study was rated as having low bias. Telehealth interventions were primarily delivered by telephone calls, text messages, web-based portals, and virtual visits. Most interventions involved delivering diabetes self-management education. Telehealth intervention pooled across studies with a mix of Black and Hispanic participants (> 50% sample) was associated with a - 0.465 ([CI: - 0.648 to - 0.282], p = 0.000) reduction in HbA1c. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest telehealth interventions are effective at improving glycemic control among Black and Hispanic diabetes patients.
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Sittipreechachan P, Pichayapinyo P, Lagampan S, Chongsuwat R. A Community Health Volunteer Involvement Program for Glycated Hemoglobin Reduction Among Thai Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed-Method Study. J Prim Care Community Health 2022; 13:21501319221077960. [PMID: 35184585 PMCID: PMC8864256 DOI: 10.1177/21501319221077960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Diabetes mellitus is increasing and a shortage exists of nurses to care for
patients. Community health volunteers (CHVs) pose potential supportive
networks in assisting patients to perform healthy behaviors. Aim: The study aimed to develop and investigate the effects of a CHV involvement
program on reducing glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among Thai
patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Methods: This sequential mixed-method study was conducted from January to June 2019.
Sixty patients with HbA1c exceeding 7% were recruited from 2
communities assigned as the intervention and comparison groups. Using King’s
General Systems Framework as a basis to develop the program, the study
initially explored the perceptions of diabetes and its management among
patients, family members, and CHVs. Then, a quasi-experimental study with 2
groups pretest-posttest design was conducted and compared with usual care.
The intervention included educational sessions, home visits, and activities
created by CHVs including a campaign, broadcasting, and health food shops.
Quantitative data were collected at baseline and 20-week follow-up and
analyzed by descriptive statistics, Independent t-test, and
paired t-test. Results: The intervention group exhibited a lower mean HbA1c
(p < .001) and reported significant, improvement
concerning diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived support, and
behavior compared with the comparison group at the end of the study (Cohen’s
d > 1.0, effect size large). Conclusion: Applying this framework to develop the program could benefit glycemic control
among patients with uncontrolled diabetes residing in communities. Further
studies should be conducted on a large sample to demonstrate the efficacy of
the program.
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Slater A, Cantero PJ, Alvarez G, Cervantes BS, Bracho A, Billimek J. Latino Health Access: Comparative Effectiveness of a Community-Initiated Promotor/a-Led Diabetes Self-management Education Program. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2022; 45:34-45. [PMID: 34783689 PMCID: PMC9831659 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Community-initiated health interventions fill important gaps in access to health services. This study examines the effectiveness of a community-initiated health intervention to improve diabetes management in an underserved community of color using a retrospective observational study, comparing a study intervention, the Latino Health Access Diabetes Self-Management Program (LHA-DSMP), with usual care. The LHA-DSMP is a 12-session community health worker (promotor/a) intervention developed and implemented by a community-based organization in a medically underserved area. Usual care was delivered at a federally qualified health center in the same geographic area. Participants were 688 predominantly Spanish-speaking Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes. The main outcome was change in glycemic control (glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c]) from baseline to follow-up. At 14-week follow-up, mean (95% CI) HbA1c decrease was -1.1 (-1.3 to -0.9; P < .001) in the LHA-DSMP cohort compared with -0.3 (-0.4 to -0.2; P < .001) in the comparison cohort. Controlling for baseline differences between cohorts, the adjusted difference-in-differences value in HbA1c was -0.6 (-0.8 to -0.3; P < .001) favoring the LHA-DSMP. A community-initiated promotor/a-led educational program for diabetes self-management is associated with clinically significant improvement in blood sugar control, superior to what was observed with usual medical care.
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- Allison Slater
- Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC), School of Medicine (Dr Slater and Dr Billimek), Health Policy Research Institute (Mr Cervantes and Dr Billimek), and Department of Family Medicine (Dr Billimek), University of California, Irvine; and Latino Health Access, Santa Ana, California (Drs Cantero and Bracho and Mr Alvarez)
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Chan JCN, Lim LL, Wareham NJ, Shaw JE, Orchard TJ, Zhang P, Lau ESH, Eliasson B, Kong APS, Ezzati M, Aguilar-Salinas CA, McGill M, Levitt NS, Ning G, So WY, Adams J, Bracco P, Forouhi NG, Gregory GA, Guo J, Hua X, Klatman EL, Magliano DJ, Ng BP, Ogilvie D, Panter J, Pavkov M, Shao H, Unwin N, White M, Wou C, Ma RCW, Schmidt MI, Ramachandran A, Seino Y, Bennett PH, Oldenburg B, Gagliardino JJ, Luk AOY, Clarke PM, Ogle GD, Davies MJ, Holman RR, Gregg EW. The Lancet Commission on diabetes: using data to transform diabetes care and patient lives. Lancet 2021; 396:2019-2082. [PMID: 33189186 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(20)32374-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 303] [Impact Index Per Article: 101.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Juliana C N Chan
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Asia Diabetes Foundation, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Asia Diabetes Foundation, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, KS, USA
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- Division of Diabetes Translation, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Asia Diabetes Foundation, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK; Medical Research Council Centre for Environment and Health, Imperial College London, London, UK; WHO Collaborating Centre on NCD Surveillance and Epidemiology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Diabetes Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Chronic Disease Initiative for Africa, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Shanghai Clinical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, Department of Endocrinology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Medicine and Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Life for a Child Program, Diabetes NSW and ACT, Glebe, NSW, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, KS, USA
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- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Life for a Child Program, Diabetes NSW and ACT, Glebe, NSW, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Diabetes Translation, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA; College of Nursing and Disability, Aging and Technology Cluster, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Diabetes Translation, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Diabetes Translation, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- School of Medicine and Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- India Diabetes Research Foundation and Dr A Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals, Chennai, India
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- Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, Osaka, Japan; Yutaka Seino Distinguished Center for Diabetes Research, Kansai Electric Power Medical Research Institute, Kobe, Japan
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- Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Nossal Institute for Global Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; WHO Collaborating Centre on Implementation Research for Prevention and Control of NCDs, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centro de Endocrinología Experimental y Aplicada, UNLP-CONICET-CICPBA, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China; Asia Diabetes Foundation, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Life for a Child Program, Diabetes NSW and ACT, Glebe, NSW, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Trials Unit, Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Diabetes Translation, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Gray KE, Hoerster KD, Taylor L, Krieger J, Nelson KM. Improvements in physical activity and some dietary behaviors in a community health worker-led diabetes self-management intervention for adults with low incomes: results from a randomized controlled trial. Transl Behav Med 2021; 11:2144-2154. [PMID: 34424331 PMCID: PMC8670415 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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People with low incomes have a disproportionate prevalence of diabetes and its complications and experience many barriers to self-management, which community health workers (CHWs) may help address. We sought to examine the effects of an in-home CHW-led intervention for adults with diabetes and incomes <250% of the federal poverty line on self-management behaviors and test mediators and moderators. From 2010 to 2013, we randomized participants from three Washington State health systems with type 2 diabetes and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≥ 8% to the CHW intervention (N = 145) or usual care control (N = 142) arms. We examined effects on 12-month self-management: physical activity, dietary behaviors, medication taking, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, and tobacco use. For behaviors with significant intervention-control group differences, we tested mediation by self-efficacy and social support. We also investigated whether intervention-associated changes in behaviors varied by race/ethnicity, gender, and baseline values of HbA1c, diabetes distress, depression, and food insecurity (moderators). Compared to controls, intervention participants engaged in more physical activity and reported better dietary behaviors for some measures (general diet, frequency of skipping meals, and frequency of eating out) at 12-months, but there was no evidence of mediation by self-efficacy or social support. Evidence of moderation was limited: improvements in the frequency of skipping meals were restricted to participants with baseline HbA1c < 10%. Study findings suggest CHWs could be integrated into diabetes care to effectively support lifestyle changes around physical activity and some eating behaviors among adults with low incomes. More research is needed to understand mechanisms of change.
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- Kristen E Gray
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research & Development, Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research & Development, Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Seattle, WA, USA
- Mental Health Service, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle Division, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research & Development, Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
- Healthy Food America, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research & Development, Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- General Internal Medicine Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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Joseph JJ, Ortiz R, Acharya T, Golden SH, López L, Deedwania P. Cardiovascular Impact of Race and Ethnicity in Patients With Diabetes and Obesity: JACC Focus Seminar 2/9. J Am Coll Cardiol 2021; 78:2471-2482. [PMID: 34886969 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are highly prevalent and increasing in the United States among racial/ethnic minority groups. Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is driven by many factors including elevated levels of adiposity, is an exemplar health disparities disease. Pervasive disparities exist at every level from risk factors through outcomes for U.S. racial/ethnic minority groups, including African American, Hispanic/LatinX American, and Asian American populations. Disparities in clinical care exist including hemoglobin A1c control, lower prescription rates of newer antihyperglycemic medications, along with greater rates of complications postbariatric surgery. Underpinning these disparities are the social determinants of health affecting provider-patient interactions, access to resources, and healthy built environments. We review the best practices to address cardiometabolic disparities in the current cardiovascular guidelines and describe recommendations for cross-cutting strategies to advance equity in obesity and type 2 diabetes across U.S. racial/ethnic groups.
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- Joshua J Joseph
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA. https://twitter.com/joshuajosephmd
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Population Health, Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- San Francisco VA Medical Center, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.
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Rahul A, Chintha S, Anish TS, Prajitha KC, Indu PS. Effectiveness of a Non-pharmacological Intervention to Control Diabetes Mellitus in a Primary Care Setting in Kerala: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Public Health 2021; 9:747065. [PMID: 34869163 PMCID: PMC8636158 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.747065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Despite being the first Indian state with a dedicated Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) program, glycemic control among a large proportion of patients is low in Kerala. This study tries to find evidence for a standardized non-pharmacological strategy delivered through Junior Public Health Nurses (JPHNs) in achieving and maintaining glycemic control among diabetic patients registered with NCD clinics of primary health care settings. Design: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted among adult patients with Diabetes Mellitus attending NCD clinics of primary care settings of South Kerala, India. JPHNs of the intervention group received additional module-based training while standard management continued in the control group. Sequence generation was done by random permuted blocks method and a cluster of 12 patients was selected from each of the 11 settings by computer-generated random numbers. Patients were followed up for 6 months with monthly monitoring of Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS), blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), and health-related behaviors. Knowledge and skills/practice of JPHNs were also evaluated. Analysis of Covariance was done to study the final outcome adjusting for the baseline values and a model for glycemic control was predicted using multilevel modeling. Results: We analyzed 72 participants in the intervention group and 60 participants in the control group according to the intention-to-treat principle. The intervention was associated with a significant reduction in FBS (p < 0.001) and PPBS (p < 0.001) adjusting for the baseline values. The achievement of glycemic control was 1.5 (95% CI: 1.05-2.3) times better with intervention and they showed a better trend of maintenance of glycemic control (FBS, p = 0.003 and PPBS, p = 0.039). Adjusting for clustering and the baseline values, the intervention showed a significant effect on FBS (B = -3.1, SE = 0.57; p < 0.001) and PPBS (B = -0.81, SE = 0.3; p < 0.001) with time. Drug adherence score (p < 0.001), hours of physical activity (p < 0.001), BMI (p = 0.002), fruit intake (p = 0.004), and green leafy vegetable intake (p = 0.01) were the major predictors of FBS control. The practice/skills score of the JPHNs significantly improved with intervention (p < 0.001) adjusting for baseline values. Conclusion: A well-designed health worker intervention package incorporated into the existing health system can translate into attitude change and skill development in the health workers which can reflect in the improvement of glycemic control among the patients. Trial registration: [URL: http://www.ctri.nic.in], identifier [CTRI/2017/11/010622].
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- Arya Rahul
- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Pinto RM, Rahman R, Zanchetta MS, Galhego-Garcia W. Brazil's Community Health Workers Practicing Narrative Medicine: Patients' Perspectives. J Gen Intern Med 2021; 36:3743-3751. [PMID: 33826059 PMCID: PMC8642505 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06730-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Narrative medicine (NM) encourages health care providers to draw on their personal experiences to establish therapeutic alliances with patients of prevention and care services. NM medicine practiced by nurses and physicians has been well documented, yet there is little understanding of how community health workers (CHWs) apply NM concepts in their day-to-day practices from patient perspectives. OBJECTIVE To document how CHWs apply specific NM concepts in Brazil's Family Health Strategy (FHS), the key component of Brazil's Unified Health System. DESIGN We used a semi-structured interview, grounded in Charon's (2001) framework, including four types of NM relationships: provider-patient, provider-colleague, provider-society, and provider-self. A hybrid approach of thematic analysis was used to analyze data from 27 patients. KEY RESULTS Sample: 18 females; 13 White, 12 "Pardo" (mixed races), 12 Black. We found: (1) provider-patient relationship-CHWs offered health education through compassion, empathy, trustworthiness, patience, attentiveness, jargon-free communication, and altruism; (2) provider-colleague relationship-CHWs lacked credibility as perceived by physicians, impacting their effectiveness negatively; (3) provider-society relationship-CHWs mobilized patients civically and politically to advocate for and address emerging health care and prevention needs; (4) provider-self relationship-patients identified possible low self-esteem among CHWs and a need to engage in self-care practices to abate exhaustion from intense labor and lack of resources. CONCLUSION This study adds to patient perspectives on how CHWs apply NM concepts to build and sustain four types of relationships. Findings suggest the need to improve provider-colleague relationships by ongoing training to foster cooperation among FHS team members. More generous organizational supports (wellness initiatives and supervision) may facilitate the provider-self relationship. Public education on CHWs' roles is needed to enhance the professional and societal credibility of their roles and responsibilities. Future research should investigate how CHWs' personality traits may influence their ability to apply NM.
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- Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, Estadual Paulista University, São Paulo, Brazil
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Lim S, Wyatt LC, Mammen S, Zanowiak JM, Mohaimin S, Troxel AB, Lindau ST, Gold HT, Shelley D, Trinh-Shevrin C, Islam NS. Implementation of a multi-level community-clinical linkage intervention to improve glycemic control among south Asian patients with uncontrolled diabetes: study protocol of the DREAM initiative. BMC Endocr Disord 2021; 21:233. [PMID: 34814899 PMCID: PMC8609264 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-021-00885-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A number of studies have identified patient-, provider-, and community-level barriers to effective diabetes management among South Asian Americans, who have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes. However, no multi-level, integrated community health worker (CHW) models leveraging health information technology (HIT) have been developed to mitigate disease among this population. This paper describes the protocol for a multi-level, community-clinical linkage intervention to improve glycemic control among South Asians with uncontrolled diabetes. METHODS The study includes three components: 1) building the capacity of primary care practices (PCPs) to utilize electronic health record (EHR) registries to identify patients with uncontrolled diabetes; 2) delivery of a culturally- and linguistically-adapted CHW intervention to improve diabetes self-management; and 3) HIT-enabled linkage to culturally-relevant community resources. The CHW intervention component includes a randomized controlled trial consisting of group education sessions on diabetes management, physical activity, and diet/nutrition. South Asian individuals with type 2 diabetes are recruited from 20 PCPs throughout NYC and randomized at the individual level within each PCP site. A total of 886 individuals will be randomized into treatment or control groups; EHR data collection occurs at screening, 6-, 12-, and 18-month. We hypothesize that individuals receiving the multi-level diabetes management intervention will be 15% more likely than the control group to achieve ≥0.5% point reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at 6-months. Secondary outcomes include change in weight, body mass index, and LDL cholesterol; the increased use of community and social services; and increased health self-efficacy. Additionally, a cost-effectiveness analysis will focus on implementation and healthcare utilization costs to determine the incremental cost per person achieving an HbA1c change of ≥0.5%. DISCUSSION Final outcomes will provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of a multi-level, integrated EHR-CHW intervention, implemented in small PCP settings to promote diabetes control among an underserved South Asian population. The study leverages multisectoral partnerships, including the local health department, a healthcare payer, and EHR vendors. Study findings will have important implications for the translation of integrated evidence-based strategies to other minority communities and in under-resourced primary care settings. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered with clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03333044 on November 6, 2017.
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- Sahnah Lim
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine-Geriatrics, The University of Chicago, 5841 Maryland Avenue MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 550 First Ave, VZ30, 6th floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Public Health Policy and Management Department, NYU Global School of Public Health, 665 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10012, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Babagoli MA, Nieto-Martínez R, González-Rivas JP, Sivaramakrishnan K, Mechanick JI. Roles for community health workers in diabetes prevention and management in low- and middle-income countries. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2021; 37:e00287120. [PMID: 34730688 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00287120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Diabetes prevalence is increasing worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), posing the need for improved detection and management strategies. Chronic disease models and lifestyle medicine provide structures for action. Community health workers (CHWs) can significantly contribute to chronic disease care if they are trained and integrated into low-resource health systems. Although most current CHWs worldwide are performing maternal/child health and infectious disease-related tasks, other programs involving CHWs for noncommunicable disease prevention and management are increasing. In this article, we discuss the advantages, challenges, and questions regarding possible roles assigned to CHWs in the prevention and management of diabetes. These roles include performing simple screening tests, implementing lifestyle/behavioral interventions, and connecting patients with alternatives to biomedicine. Specifically, CHWs can aid diabetes epidemiological surveillance by conducting risk score-based screening or capillary glucose testing, and they can facilitate diabetes self-management by delivering interventions described in the transcultural diabetes nutrition algorithm. Furthermore, while this role has not formally been assigned, CHWs can leverage their intimate knowledge of local practices to provide decision-making support to patients in environments with pluralistic health systems. Ethnocultural differences in CHW functions and transcultural adaptations of their roles in diabetes care should also be considered. In summary, CHWs can improve diabetes care by screening high-risk individuals and implementing lifestyle interventions, especially in LMIC.
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- Masih A Babagoli
- Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, U.S.A.,Center for the History and Ethics of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, U.S.A
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- LifeDoc Health, Memphis, U.S.A.,Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, U.S.A
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- Foundation for the Clinic, Public Health, and Epidemiological Research of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.,International Clinical Research Center, St Anne's University Hospital, Czech Republic
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- Kravis Center for Clinical Cardiovascular Health at Mount Sinai Heart, New York, U.S.A.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, U.S.A
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Widyasari V, Rahman FF, Lin KH, Wang JY. The Effectiveness of Health Services Delivered by Community Health Workers on Outcomes Related to Non-Communicable Diseases among Elderly People in Rural Areas: A Systematic Review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 50:1088-1096. [PMID: 34540730 PMCID: PMC8410967 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v50i6.6408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background: The number of elderly and the burden of non-communicable diseases increase with time. Community involvement is expected to be an important prevention agent for their neighbors. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of health services delivered by community health workers (CHWs) which focus on physiological indices related to non-communicable diseases among elderly people and to explain the health services or interventions carried out by CHWs. Methods: This systematic review was conducted based on the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, ProQuest Science Database, Scopus, EBSCOhost CINAHL, and Web of Science were taken as the source of databases. Manual search was also conducted for articles published before March 2019 without time restriction. The quality of each study was assessed using Critical Checklist by Joanna Briggs Institute. Results: Of the 3,275 initial studies retrieved, 4 studies were included in qualitative synthesis analysis. Three studies arranged a face-to-face interview, while the other study was conducted over the phone. All the 4 studies were intervention studies. Three of them showed a significant improvement in mean systolic blood pressure for the intervention group compared to the control group. The other study showed a significant improvement in weight loss for the intervention group. Conclusion: Health services delivered by CHWs was beneficial to elderly people in rural areas on some physiological indices. It suggested that health services delivered CHWs could contribute toward secondary prevention programs.
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- Vita Widyasari
- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Cluster of Public Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Public Health Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda, Indonesia
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Diabetes disproportionably affects minorities in the United States. Substantial disparities exist in diabetes incidence, glycemic control, complications, mortality, and management. The most important biologic contributors to diabetes disparities are obesity, insulin resistance, and inadequate glycemic control. Providers and health systems must also recognize the behavioral, social, and environmental factors that promote and sustain racial/ethnic differences in diabetes and its complications. Metformin and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors are the most convenient drugs for treatment of diabetes in minority patients. Multilevel interventions at the patient, provider, health system, community, and policy levels are needed to reduce diabetes disparities in high-risk groups.
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- Nasser Mikhail
- Endocrinology Division, Department of Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, David-Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, David-Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, David-Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA.
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Community outreach for immigrant adults with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2021; 33:670-672. [PMID: 34491237 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT There is a critical need to discover health-promoting strategies to address a growing Hispanic immigrant adult population with diabetes who are at risk or have chronic kidney disease. Fellows are uniquely positioned to lead research efforts focused on community outreach to recruit this population to a kidney health clinic. Innovative models of care are important to provide care to a population who may not seek medical attention. The author collaborated with a registered renal dietician to develop a kidney health clinic. Funding from the American Nephrology Nurses Association enabled a feasibility study to recruit patients and test the effects of a model of care on patient related and health care system outcomes.
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Wildman J, Wildman JM. Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Social Prescribing Program Among UK Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2126236. [PMID: 34468751 PMCID: PMC8411296 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.26236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Despite lacking robust evidence of effectiveness, health care systems in developed countries are funding holistic community health worker (CHW) social prescribing programs that address social needs and health behaviors as adjuncts to clinical care. OBJECTIVE To determine whether a UK National Health Service (NHS) CHW social prescribing program was associated with improved hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels among patients with type 2 diabetes. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cohort study with difference-in-differences analysis was conducted among 8086 patients (4752 in the referral program, 3334 in the control group) in 24 NHS primary care practices in a city in North East England. Patients aged 40 to 74 years with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes were observed for 8 years, from 2011 through 2019. The statistical analysis was conducted between June 1, 2019, and January 31, 2021. INTERVENTIONS A social prescribing program, launched in April 2015, enabling primary care staff to refer patients to CHW support to identify condition management and social needs goals and access voluntary and community sector support to address these goals. Intervention referral was only available in primary care practices in the city's west. The control group included patients in the city's east where referral was unavailable. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES HbA1c level, a marker of glycemic control. RESULTS A total of 8086 patients were included in the analysis (mean [SD] age, 57.8 [8.78] years; 3477 women [43%]; 6631 White patients [82%]). Mean (SD) baseline HbA1c levels were 7.56% (1.47%) in the referral program group and 7.44% (1.43%) in the control group. Following introduction of the social prescribing referral program, the referral group experienced an HbA1c reduction of -0.10 percentage points (95% CI, -0.17 to -0.03 percentage points) compared with the control group. The association increased over time: after 3 years the estimated association was -0.14 percentage points (95% CI, -0.24 to -0.03 percentage points). The association was stronger for White patients compared with non-White patients (-0.15 percentage points [95% CI, -0.26 to -0.04 percentage points] after 3 years), those with fewer additional comorbidities (-0.16 percentage points [95% CI, -0.29 to -0.04 percentage points] after 3 years), and those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas (-0.19 percentage points [95% CI, -0.32 to -0.07 percentage points] after 3 years). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this study of UK adults with type 2 diabetes, a social prescribing program with referral to CHWs targeting patients' social needs and health behaviors was associated with improved HbA1c levels, suggesting that holistic CHW interventions may help to reduce the public health burden of type 2 diabetes.
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- John Wildman
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Maxwell AR, Jones NHY, Taylor S, Corathers SD, Rasnick E, Brokamp C, Riley CL, Parsons A, Kichler JC, Beck AF. Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Admissions in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. J Hosp Med 2021; 16:jhm.3664. [PMID: 34424192 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to determine whether census tract poverty, race, and insurance status were associated with the likelihood and severity of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) hospitalization among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS We conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study using Cincinnati Children's Hospital electronic medical record (EMR) data from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2017, for T1D patients ≤18 years old. The primary outcome was admission for DKA. Secondary outcomes included DKA severity, defined by initial pH and bicarbonate, and length of stay. Exposures were the poverty rate for the youth's home census tract, parent-reported race, and insurance status. We used multivariable logistic regression to analyze effects on odds of admission. RESULTS We identified 439 patients with T1D; 152 were hospitalized. The cohort was 48% female, 25% Black, and 36% publicly insured; the median age was 14 years. For every 10% increase in a youth's census tract poverty rate, the adjusted odds of admission increased by 22% (95% CI, 1.03-1.47). Public insurance status was associated with DKA admission (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 2.71, 95% CI, 1.62-4.55) while race was not. There were no clinically meaningful differences in pH or bicarbonate by census tract poverty, race, or insurance status; however, Black patients experienced differences in care (eg, longer length of stay). CONCLUSION Youth with T1D living in high poverty areas and on public insurance were significantly more likely to be admitted for DKA. Severity upon presentation was similar across exposures. Understanding contextual mechanisms by which disparities emerge will inform changes aimed at equitably improving care.
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- Andrea R Maxwell
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- James M Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Psychology, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
- James M Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Division of General and Community Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Vaughan EM, Naik AD, Amspoker AB, Johnston CA, Landrum JD, Balasubramanyam A, Virani SS, Ballantyne CM, Foreyt JP. Mentored implementation to initiate a diabetes program in an underserved community: a pilot study. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2021; 9:9/1/e002320. [PMID: 34385148 PMCID: PMC8362735 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Community clinics often face pragmatic barriers, hindering program initiation and replication of controlled research trial results. Mentoring is a potential strategy to overcome these barriers. We piloted an in-person and telehealth mentoring strategy to implement the Telehealth-supported, Integrated Community Health Workers (CHWs), Medication-access, group visit Education (TIME) program in a community clinic. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Participants (n=55) were low-income Latino(a)s with type 2 diabetes. The study occurred in two, 6-month phases. Phase I provided proof-of-concept and an observational experience for the clinic team; participants (n=37) were randomized to the intervention (TIME) or control (usual care), and the research team conducted TIME while the clinic team observed. Phase II provided mentorship to implement TIME, and the research team mentored the clinic team as they conducted TIME for a new single-arm cohort of participants (n=18) with no previous exposure to the program. Analyses included baseline to 6-month comparisons of diabetes outcomes (primary outcome: hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)): phase I intervention versus control, phase II (within group), and research-run (phase I intervention) versus clinic-run (phase II) arms. We also evaluated baseline to 6-month CHW knowledge changes. RESULTS Phase I: compared with the control, intervention participants had superior baseline to 6-month improvements for HbA1c (mean change: intervention: -0.73% vs control: 0.08%, p=0.016), weight (p=0.044), target HbA1c (p=0.035), hypoglycemia (p=0.021), medication non-adherence (p=0.0003), and five of six American Diabetes Association (ADA) measures (p<0.001-0.002). Phase II: participants had significant reductions in HbA1c (mean change: -0.78%, p=0.006), diastolic blood pressure (p=0.004), body mass index (0.012), weight (p=0.010), medication non-adherence (p<0.001), and six ADA measures (p=0.007-0.005). Phase I intervention versus phase II outcomes were comparable. CHWs improved knowledge from pre-test to post-tests (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS A novel, mentored approach to implement TIME into a community clinic resulted in improved diabetes outcomes. Larger studies of longer duration are needed to fully evaluate the potential of mentoring community clinics.
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- Health Policy, Quality & Informatics Program, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Houston Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety (IQuESt), Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Amber B Amspoker
- Health Policy, Quality & Informatics Program, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Houston Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety (IQuESt), Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Craig A Johnston
- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Joshua D Landrum
- School of Health Professions, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
| | | | - Salim S Virani
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- Health Policy, Quality & Informatics Program, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Houston Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety (IQuESt), Houston, Texas, USA
| | | | - John P Foreyt
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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