Journal article
Cardiovascular risk outcome and program evaluation of a cluster randomised controlled trial of a community-based, lay peer led program for people with diabetes
MA Riddell, JA Dunbar, P Absetz, R Wolfe, H Li, M Brand, Z Aziz, B Oldenburg, P Reddy, V Hagger, G Johnson, M De Courten, R Carter, A Zaini
BMC Public Health | BMC | Published : 2016
Abstract
Background: The 2013 Global Burden of Disease Study demonstrated the increasing burden of diabetes and the challenge it poses to the health systems of all countries. The chronic and complex nature of diabetes requires active self-management by patients in addition to clinical management in order to achieve optimal glycaemic control and appropriate use of available clinical services. This study is an evaluation of a "real world" peer support program aimed at improving the control and management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Australia. Methods: The trial used a randomised cluster design with a peer support intervention and routine care control arms and 12-month follow up. Participants in both a..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Funding and program support for this study was obtained from Peers for Progress, a global initiative funded by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and the Eli Lily Foundation. Diabetes Australia-Victoria provided funding and in kind program support. Funding bodies did not contribute to the design of the study or the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.