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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedPresley C, Agne A, Shelton T
Mobile-enhanced peer support for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
This study compared the effectiveness of a community-based diabetes self-management education (DSME) plus mobile health (mHealth)-enhanced peer support intervention to community-based DSME alone for African American adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. This randomized controlled trial took place in Jefferson County, Alabama within a safety-net healthcare system with a group diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hemoglobin A1C ≥ 7.5%. The intervention group reviewed community-based DSME plus 6 months of mHealth-enhanced peer support, including 12 weekly phone calls, then 3 monthly calls from community health workers. The control group received community based DSME only. Primary outcomes were lower A1C and secondary outcomes were lower diabetes distress, depressive symptoms, self-efficacy or confidence in their ability to manage diabetes, and social support. Of 120 participants selected, 97 completed the study. Both groups experienced clinical meaning reduction in A1C. Participants in the intervention group experienced a significantly larger reduction in diabetes distress compared to the control group.
AHRQ-funded; HS019465.
Citation: Presley C, Agne A, Shelton T .
Mobile-enhanced peer support for African Americans with Type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.
J Gen Intern Med 2020 Oct;35(10):2889-96. doi: 10.1007/s11606-020-06011-w..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Self-Management, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Community-Based Practice, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcomes, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Ridner SH, Rhoten BA, Radina ME
Breast cancer survivors' perspectives of critical lymphedema self-care support needs.
The purpose of this paper was to solicit breast cancer survivors' perspectives on the variety of issues they face related to lymphedema self-care and to identify support needs perceived as critical for managing their chronic medical condition. The authors found that lack of support and the failure of others to recognize lymphedema as a chronic condition set this patient population apart from other patients with chronic diseases and decreases the amount of help needed to manage the condition.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Ridner SH, Rhoten BA, Radina ME .
Breast cancer survivors' perspectives of critical lymphedema self-care support needs.
Support Care Cancer 2016 Jun;24(6):2743-50. doi: 10.1007/s00520-016-3089-2.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Chronic Conditions, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Self-Management
Pillay J, Armstrong MJ, Butalia S
Behavioral programs for type 1 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The purpose of this review and meta-analysis was to determine the effects of behavioral programs for patients with type 1 diabetes on behavioral, clinical, and health outcomes and to investigate factors that might moderate effect. It concluded that behavioral programs for type 1 diabetes offer some benefit for glycemic control, at least at short-term follow-up, but improvement for other outcomes has not been shown.
AHRQ-funded; 2902012000131.
Citation: Pillay J, Armstrong MJ, Butalia S .
Behavioral programs for type 1 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Dec 1;163(11):836-47. doi: 10.7326/m15-1399..
Keywords: Diabetes, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient Self-Management, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Lifestyle Changes, Chronic Conditions
Pillay J, Armstrong MJ, Butalia S
Behavioral programs for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
The purpose of this review was to identify factors moderating the effectiveness of behavioral programs for adults with type 2 diabetes. It concluded that diabetes self-management education offering 10 or fewer hours of contact with delivery personnel provided little benefit. Behavioral programs seem to benefit persons with suboptimal or poor glycemic control more than those with good control.
AHRQ-funded; 2902012000131.
Citation: Pillay J, Armstrong MJ, Butalia S .
Behavioral programs for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Dec 1;163(11):848-60. doi: 10.7326/m15-1400..
Keywords: Diabetes, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Patient Self-Management, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Lifestyle Changes, Chronic Conditions
Merlin JS, Walcott M, Ritchie C
'Two pains together': patient perspectives on psychological aspects of chronic pain while living with HIV.
The researchers’ objective was to explore HIV-infected patients’ perspectives on psychological aspects of chronic pain using in-depth qualitative interviews. Key themes that emerged included the close relationship between mood and pain; mood and pain in the context of living with HIV; use of alcohol/drugs to self-medicate for pain; and the challenge of receiving prescription pain medications while dealing with substance use disorders.
AHRQ-funded; HS021694.
Citation: Merlin JS, Walcott M, Ritchie C .
'Two pains together': patient perspectives on psychological aspects of chronic pain while living with HIV.
PLoS One 2014 Nov 3;9(11):e111765. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111765..
Keywords: Care Management, Chronic Conditions, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Pain, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Self-Management