NMQF's Community-Focused DRIVE Program Improves Diabetes Outcomes in Oakland

A recent study has demonstrated that a community-driven diabetes management program can significantly enhance health outcomes for people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Oakland, California. Conducted by the National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity, the DRIVE program targeted racial and ethnic minorities who are disproportionately affected by T2DM. By integrating quality improvement strategies at local clinics and emphasizing patient and community engagement, the program aimed to improve blood sugar control among participants.

Over two years, the program involved 255 patients from Baywell Health in Oakland, all over the age of 18 with initial hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels above 9%, indicating poor blood sugar management. The interventions included food distribution events, educational sessions on diabetes self-management, and initiatives to address barriers to medication adherence. Culturally appropriate resources and community partnerships played a crucial role in reaching and supporting not only the participants but also over 600 community members through various outreach activities.

The study’s results were promising: the average HbA1c levels among participants decreased significantly from 10.3% to 9.4%. Those who were involved in the program the longest experienced the most substantial improvements. These findings highlight the effectiveness of culturally sensitive, community-based approaches in reducing health disparities. The success of the DRIVE program underscores the need for individualized care, continuous education, and sustained community engagement to support minority groups in managing T2DM more effectively.

 

Sources:

ZUNIGA-RIVAS, Leslie et al. DRIVE for Health Equity: Tailoring Quality Improvement, Clinical Education, and Community Engagement to Improve Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) Outcomes for Minoritized Communities in Oakland, California.ย Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 12, n. 8, aug. 2024. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/5619>. Date accessed: 02 dec. 2024. doi:ย https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v12i8.5619.

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