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Evaluation Of The Jefferson Family Medicine Associates’ Diabetes Information And Support For Your Health (Dish) Program [Presentation], Amy Cunningham, Phd, Mph

Population Health Science Program Doctoral Dissertations

Type 2 diabetes is increasing in incidence and prevalence, and contributes to significant morbidity, mortality, and costs. Type 2 diabetes management is complex and requires continual patient self-management. However, many physicians lack the time and training to deliver comprehensive diabetes self-management training to their patients, and only 56.8% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes have received formal diabetes education.

Group medical visits (GMVs), which combine one-on-one clinical consultations and group self-management education, have emerged as a promising vehicle for supporting type 2 diabetes management. This dissertation used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent groups design to evaluate the four-session Diabetes Information and Support …