| Communicating CVD Risk Information Using Computer Technology
Who is the intervention targeting?
Spanish-speaking Latino patients with Type 2 diabetes
What intervention is being evaluated?
An individually-tailored, tablet computer-based, multimedia presentation designed for a low-literacy, Spanish-speaking audience that informs patients about their own cardiovascular disease risk and facilitates dialogue between patients and providers regarding possible strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Patients view the initial presentation, consisting of six segments and lasting approximately 12-13 minutes, in the waiting room prior to their office visit. Additional presentations addressing specific cardiovascular disease risk factors will be shown at subsequent visits.
Where is this intervention taking place?
One university affiliated primary care clinic and one community clinic serving predominantly Spanish-speaking populations
Lead Organization
Indiana University School of Medicine
Why might this approach work?
This intervention provides an efficient means of communicating individualized health risk information to patients in an environment where health care providers often lack the time to properly inform patients themselves. Additionally, the multimedia presentation uses graphics and testimonials to make the health information messages more acceptable to the low literate target population and has been tailored to reflect Spanish-speaking Latino cultural beliefs and norms.
How will this intervention be evaluated?
A randomized prospective controlled parallel comparison study of the intervention versus usual care is being conducted. Randomization will occur on the provider level. This study will evaluate the effect of the intervention on therapeutic intensification in the treatment of CVD risk factors and on additional outcomes including:
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HbA1c
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Systolic blood pressure (SBP)
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Lipid levels
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Smoking status
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Health-related quality of life
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Medication adherence
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Patient and physician satisfaction
Principal Investigators:
Paris Roach, MD
David G. Marrero, PhD
For More Information
Please contact:
Paris Roach, MD
paroach@iupui.edu
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