Outcomes of a Digital Health Program With Human Coaching for Diabetes Risk Reduction in a Medicare Population.
J Aging Health
; 30(5): 692-710, 2018 06.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the outcomes of a Medicare population who participated in a program combining digital health with human coaching for diabetes risk reduction.METHOD:
People at risk for diabetes enrolled in a program combining digital health with human coaching. Participation and health outcomes were examined at 16 weeks and 6 and 12 months.RESULTS:
A total of 501 participants enrolled; 92% completed at least nine of 16 core lessons. Participants averaged 19 of 31 possible opportunities for weekly program engagement. At 12 months, participants lost 7.5% ( SD = 7.8%) of initial body weight; among participants with clinical data, glucose control improved (glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c] change = -0.14%, p = .001) and total cholesterol decreased (-7.08 mg/dL, p = .008). Self-reported well-being, depression, and self-care improved ( p < .0001).DISCUSSION:
This Medicare population demonstrated sustained program engagement and improved weight, health, and well-being. The findings support digital programs with human coaching for reducing chronic disease risk among older adults.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Serviços Preventivos de Saúde
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Autocuidado
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Comportamento de Redução do Risco
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Aging Health
Assunto da revista:
GERIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos