| Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana
From left to right—Brenda Hudson, MA, CCRP; David G. Marrero, PhD; Paris Roach, MD; and Melissa Cantrell
Grantee Name
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana
Project Title
Communicating Health Risk Information to Hispanic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes using Computer Technology
Project Description
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are under-treated in Latino-Hispanic persons with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This project will evaluate utilization of an individually-tailored, tablet computer-based, multimedia presentation designed for a low-literacy audience that informs patients about their own CVD risk and facilitates dialogue between patients and providers regarding possible strategies to reduce CVD risk. The intervention will be tested in primary care clinics and with a Spanish-speaking population. This study will evaluate the effect of the intervention on therapeutic intensification in the treatment of CVD risk factors and on surrogate clinical outcomes (HbA1c, systolic blood pressure (SBP), lipid levels and smoking status), health-related quality of life, medication adherence, and patient and physician satisfaction.
Contact:
Paris Roach, MD (paroach@iupui.edu)
Website:
http://medicine.iupui.edu/
Principal Investigator:
Paris Roach, MD
Team Members:
David G. Marrero, PhD
Brenda Hudson, MA, CCRP
Melissa Cantrell | 
