280
Participants
Start Date
July 13, 2015
Primary Completion Date
February 9, 2018
Study Completion Date
February 9, 2018
Empowering Patients in Chronic Care (EPIC)
EPIC group training sessions consisting of 6 one-hour group sessions occurring over a 6-month period. Group sessions will consist of behavioral coaching focused on diabetes management. Following each group-session, patients enrolled in the intervention arm will meet with a designated member of their primary care team to personalize diabetes goals and action plans.
Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
Patients randomized to EUC will be referred to the PACT RN Care Manager for diabetes management, and will also receive a packet of educational materials regarding diabetes management, including a letter delineating the diabetes management resources available at their facility.
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Chicago
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, Houston
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, Hines
VA Office of Research and Development
FED