Table 1:
Approaches to Implementing Self-Management Support for Type 2 Diabetes – Program Elements across Project Arms (2012 – 2018)
| Program Element | SMS-ED | CTH | CTH+F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connection to Health (CTH) computerized intervention program | No | Yes | Yes |
| Technical assistance with CTH implementation | No | Yes | Yes |
| Basic instructions on use of CTH | No | Yes | Yes |
| Assessment of baseline self-management support (SMS) and diabetes care activities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback of assessment and recommendations for practice | No | No | Yes |
| SMS education sessions with practice | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Website with SMS resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Practice facilitation: • Improvement team meetings – 4 over approximately 3 mos. • Workflow revision to implement CTH • Email contacts, other assistance between improvement team meetings and after 3 months as needed • Ongoing feedback of data regarding CTH usage |
No | No | Yes |
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SMS-ED = Self-Management Support Education, CTH = Connection to Health, CTH+PF = Connection to Health with Practice Facilitation