PACE Project

PACE Project

PI: Ann-Marie Rosland, MD, MS
In this mixed-methods study, 547 Veterans with high-risk diabetes were surveyed on details of family member involvement in self-management and health care, along with questions about diabetes self-management and engagement in healthcare.  Survey data was then linked with medical record data.  In addition, 19 Veterans with diabetes and 12 family supporters were interviewed to elicit more detailed descriptions of family roles in supporting diabetes home and medical management.  Findings to date show that certain types of family support for diabetes care have significant impacts on patient success in self-management and glycemic control.