This study seeks to determine if a specialized multidisciplinary diabetes team (SMDT) approach that incorporates the use of the chronic care model can be an effective method for improving glycemic control in Hispanic adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes residing in the Rio Grande Valley. The study will expand the current model of care used and focus on the multidimensional aspects that consist of physical, nutritional, educational and psychological needs of this underserved Hispanic population residing in the Rio Grande Valley.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
33
The implementation of the pilot study will consist of a specialized multidisciplinary diabetes team care (SMDT) that includes endocrinologists, a nurse practitioner, dieticians, pharmacists and a licensed professional counselors (LPCs) to collaborate and coordinate care. Subjects in the pilot study will follow a multidisciplinary team approach process with the following team members: pharmacist, LPC, and dietician. There will be 3 individualized visits: 1 visit with the counselor (LPC), 1 visit with the Pharmacist, and 1 visit with the Dietician. In addition, a follow up phone call post visit, that can range from 5 to 30 minutes, will be scheduled from each of the team members during the study. Also, throughout the pilot study participant's blood glucose readings will be monitored weekly via a transmittable wireless patient transmission monitor.
Receive the traditional model of care, but will not receive diabetes education by pharmacists or counseling services
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States
Change in glucose level as indicated by HbA1c levels
In this outcome, only the specialized multidisciplinary diabetes team (SMDT) arm (and not the traditional model of care arm) will be assessed.
Time frame: baseline, 3 months
Change in patient satisfaction with a multidisciplinary team approach management as indicated by a diabetes treatment satisfaction questionnaire (DTSQ)
Time frame: baseline, 3 months
Level of diabetes problem areas as assessed by the Problem Areas in Diabetes Questionnaire (PAID) questionnaire
Time frame: baseline, 3 months
Change in body mass index (BMI)
Time frame: baseline, 3 months
Change in weight
Time frame: baseline, 3 months
Change in blood pressure
Time frame: baseline, 3 months
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