A Prospective, Non-randomized Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Study of a Telemedicine-Enabled Co-management Intervention for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Moderate Anxiety and/or Depression.
- 2021
CONCLUSION: The data generated in this pilot support the feasibility of delivering a diabetes and mental health co-management intervention using a combination of in-person and telemedicine visits to engage adults with T2DM and coexisting moderate depression and/or anxiety. Further research is warranted. METHODS: This was a 12-week, non-randomized pilot intervention conducted with a convenience sample of adults with uncontrolled T2DM and moderate depression and/or anxiety at an urban teaching hospital. Co-management intervention delivery was via in-person and telehealth visits. Participants were assessed at baseline and 90 days. PURPOSE: The primary aim of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of codelivering a mental health intervention with an evidence-based type 2 diabetes (T2DM) boot camp care management program. The preliminary impact of participation on symptom scores for depression and anxiety and A1C was also examined. RESULTS: Participants (n = 18) were African American, majority female (83%), and age 50.7 +/- 13.4 years. Significant improvements in mental health outcomes were demonstrated, as measured by a reduction in Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 scores of 2.4 +/- 2.9 (P = .01) and in Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 scores of 2.3 +/- 1.9 (P = .001). The pre-post intervention mean A1C improved by 3.4 +/- 2.1 units from 12% +/- 1.4% to 8.5% +/- 1.7% (P < .001).
English
10.1177/0145721721996305 [doi]
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MedStar Diabetes Institute MedStar Health Research Institute MedStar Washington Hospital Center