Faculty Articles
Title
A Community-Based Pilot Study of a Diabetes Pharmacist Intervention in Latinos: Impact on Weight and Hemoglobin A1c
ISBN or ISSN
1049-2089
Publication Title
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Volume
24
Issue
4
Date of original Performance / Presentation
11-1-2013
Publication Date / Copyright Date
11-1-2013
First Page
48
Last Page
60
DOI Number
10.1353/hpu.2014.0003
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects Latinos increasing their risk of diabetes-related complications. This study used a randomized controlled design with a community-based approach to evaluate the impact of a culturally tailored pharmacist intervention on clinical outcomes in Latino diabetics. The intervention included a focused discussion and two individual pharmacist counseling sessions on medication, nutrition, exercise, and self-care to promote behavior changes. Sessions were culturally adapted for language, diet, family participation, and cultural beliefs. Clinical outcomes were measured at baseline and three months. Nineteen intervention and 24 control participants completed the study. Mean BMI reduction was greater for intervention than for control group participants (-0.73 ± 0.07 kg/m2 versus + 0.37 ± 0.02 kg/m2 p
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy
NSUWorks Citation
Castejon, Ana M.; Calderon, Carmello; Perez Rivera, Alexandra; Millar, C.; McLaughlin-Middlejauff, J.; Sangasubana, N.; Alvarez, Goar; Arce de Malavé, Lillian; Hardigan, Patrick C.; and Rabionet, Silvia E., "A Community-Based Pilot Study of a Diabetes Pharmacist Intervention in Latinos: Impact on Weight and Hemoglobin A1c" (2013). Faculty Articles. 359.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_com_faculty_articles/359
