This study sought to determine if an innovative population health program that integrates medical and social care models improves clinical outcomes for patients with Type 2 diabetes in a resource-constrained, frontier area. A quality improvement cohort study was conducted with patients with diabetes at St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health (SMHCVH), located in Idaho, … [Read more...] about New Frontiers in Diabetes Care: Quality Improvement Study of a Population Health Team in Rural Critical Access Hospitals
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Community Health Worker-led Implementation of the Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaching Program in Underserved Latinx Communities
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a Community Health Worker (CHW)-led implementation of the Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaching Program (SYDCP) for low-income Latinx students from underserved agricultural communities. CHWs led virtual training sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic for Latinx students who were recruited from high schools in agricultural regions of … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker-led Implementation of the Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaching Program in Underserved Latinx Communities
Assessing the impact of community-based interventions on hypertension and diabetes management in three Minnesota communities: Findings from the prospective evaluation of US HealthRise programs
This study sought to assess the impact of community-based health interventions, as implemented through the US HealthRise program, on hypertension and diabetes among underserved communities in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Rice Counties, Minnesota. HealthRise patient data from June 2016 to October 2018 was assessed and compared with data from comparison patients. For hypertension, … [Read more...] about Assessing the impact of community-based interventions on hypertension and diabetes management in three Minnesota communities: Findings from the prospective evaluation of US HealthRise programs
Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes
In this randomized control trial, authors designed and implemented a diabetes and healthy lifestyle program among Korean-Americans in New York City, United States. Participants were identified and recruited from community centers, faith-based organizations, and cultural events in Queen, a New York City borough. In total, 302 participants consented and enrolled, with 153 … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Diabetes Prevention Intervention for Korean American immigrants at Risk for Diabetes
“We just have to help”: Community health workers’ informal task-shifting and task-sharing practices for hypertension and diabetes care in Nigeria
A mixed methods study was conducted to explore the roles and practices of CHWs in the delivery of hypertension and diabetes care at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in Nigeria. Surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews were conducted with CHWs and other local and state government stakeholders. Findings from this study demonstrated that, despite capacity constraints, … [Read more...] about “We just have to help”: Community health workers’ informal task-shifting and task-sharing practices for hypertension and diabetes care in Nigeria
