INTRODUCTION: The study purpose was to evaluate the feasibility of a chronic disease self management/case management intervention for adults experiencing homelessness and diabetes and the ability to retain subjects. METHODS: Participants with type 2 diabetes were recruited at a homeless clinic and a subset received the intervention. Analysis included calculating a retention rate and evaluating the intervention implementation process. RESULTS: Of the nine participants, five were retained for 12 weeks and two of three participants completed the full intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Study retention is feasible for adults experiencing homelessness. Further intervention refinement is needed to address relevancy of content and time constraints.
INTRODUCTION: The study purpose was to evaluate the feasibility of a chronic disease self management/case management intervention for adults experiencing homelessness and diabetes and the ability to retain subjects. METHODS:Participants with type 2 diabetes were recruited at a homeless clinic and a subset received the intervention. Analysis included calculating a retention rate and evaluating the intervention implementation process. RESULTS: Of the nine participants, five were retained for 12 weeks and two of three participants completed the full intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Study retention is feasible for adults experiencing homelessness. Further intervention refinement is needed to address relevancy of content and time constraints.
Authors: Peter Hanlon; Lynsey Yeoman; Lauren Gibson; Regina Esiovwa; Andrea E Williamson; Frances S Mair; Richard Lowrie Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2018-04-07 Impact factor: 2.692