We will develop a new measure of patient engagement/activation specific to the context of diabetes self-care
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Diabetes Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy will be assessed using an 8-item measure developed by Sarkar and colleagues asking respondents to rate their confidence in their ability to perform individual diabetes self-care activities, such as monitoring their blood glucose, getting medical attention, and taking care of their health.
Time frame: Baseline
Diabetes Distress
The Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) is a 17-item measure of diabetes-related emotional distress. It has four subscales corresponding to emotional burden, physician-related distress, regimen distress, and diabetes interpersonal distress.
Time frame: Baseline
Functional Health Status
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is a national resource providing state-of-the-art tools for assessing patient symptoms and health outcomes. Short form measures of physical health (function) and emotional health (depression, anxiety) will be collected.
Time frame: Baseline
Clinical Outcomes
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and LDL cholesterol lab values, along with systolic and diastolic blood pressure values are collected as part of routine clinical care at every 3 months, and will be recorded from the medical record from the most recent visit.
Time frame: 3 months before baseline to 3 months after baseline
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