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Trial reportChronic illness2019

Peer characteristics associated with improved glycemic control in a randomized controlled trial of a reciprocal peer support program for diabetes.

Elizabeth Kaselitz, Megha Shah, Hwajung Choi, Michele Heisler

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Chronic illness, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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4 authors.

Elizabeth Kaselitz1 12266 University of Michigan Medical School , Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Megha Shah3 Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, 12239 Emory University School of Medicine , Atlanta, GA, USA.
Hwajung Choi4 Department of Internal Medicine, 12266 University of Michigan Medical School , Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Michele Heisler1 12266 University of Michigan Medical School , Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Funding

Research BaseP30DK092926 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI MARY ELLEN MICHELE HEISLER, ADESUWA B OLOMU · 2011 to 2026
$10.0M
NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK092926
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIn a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of diabetes reciprocal peer support, we examined characteristics of peers associated with improvements in their partner's glycemic control.

methodsA total of 102 adults with diabetes were randomized to the reciprocal peer support arm (vs. a nurse care management arm). The primary outcome was change in A1c over six months. Intermediate outcomes were insulin initiation and peer engagement. A number of baseline characteristics of peers were hypothesized to influence outcomes for their peer, and concordant characteristics of peer dyads were hypothesized that would influence outcomes for both peer partners.

resultsImprovement in A1c was associated with having a peer older than oneself ( P < .05) or with higher diabetes-related distress ( P < .01). Participants with peers who reported poorer health at baseline had worse glycemic control at follow-up ( P < .01). Hypothesized concordant characteristics were not associated with A1c improvements. Participants whose peers had a more controlled self-regulation style were more likely to initiate insulin ( P < .05). DISCUSSION: The improved outcomes of peers whose partners were older and reported more diabetes distress at baseline supports the need for further research into the peer characteristics that lead to improved outcomes. This could allow for better matching and more effective partnerships.

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Peer InfluenceAgedAge FactorsDiabetes MellitusGlycated HemoglobinHumansMaleMiddle AgedSelf EfficacySelf-ManagementVeteransGlycated Hemoglobindiabetespeer characteristicsPeer supportrandomized controlled trialself-management

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PMID29343089
PMCPMC6027596

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