DM-BOOST Para Latinx: a Diabetes Mellitus Program Using Behavioral Economics to Optimize Outreach and Self-management Support with Technology for Latinx Patients

Description

The specific aims of this project are to culturally adapt the DM-BOOST intervention for Latinx patients, usability test 'DM-BOOST para Latinx' to optimize cultural appropriateness and patient engagement and conduct a feasibility evaluation of DM-BOOST para Latinx. These aims will be accomplished via a community-based participatory research approach in collaboration with clinical, community and patient partners. This project will inform subsequent proposals to evaluate implementation of DM-BOOST in the UMass Memorial Health Care system.

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The specific aims of this project are to culturally adapt the DM-BOOST intervention for Latinx patients, usability test 'DM-BOOST para Latinx' to optimize cultural appropriateness and patient engagement and conduct a feasibility evaluation of DM-BOOST para Latinx. These aims will be accomplished via a community-based participatory research approach in collaboration with clinical, community and patient partners. This project will inform subsequent proposals to evaluate implementation of DM-BOOST in the UMass Memorial Health Care system.

DM-BOOST Para Latinx: a Diabetes Mellitus Program Using Behavioral Economics to Optimize Outreach and Self-management Support with Technology for Latinx Patients

DM-BOOST Para Latinx: a Diabetes Mellitus Program Using Behavioral Economics to Optimize Outreach and Self-management Support with Technology for Latinx Patients

Condition
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Worcester

UMass Memorial health, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01605

Worcester

University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age \> 18 years
  • * Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
  • * Identifies as Hispanic/Latinx
  • * Spanish language preference
  • * Cognitive impairment
  • * Current prisoner
  • * Pregnant women

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Daniel Amante,

Daniel J Amante, PhD, MPH, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, UMass Chan Medical School

Study Record Dates

2025-05-01