Date of Award
1-1-2022
Embargo Period
4-10-2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Health Administration
College
College of Health Professions
First Advisor
Walter Jones
Second Advisor
Elizabeth Brown
Third Advisor
Wen-Jan Tuan
Abstract
This project was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of improving the quality of life among type 2 diabetes patients with the addition of the role of Community Health Worker (CHW) to a current continuum case management model. The study also addressed the increased need for more appropriate and cost-effective chronic care management for diabetic patients. Hospitals and healthcare systems are being challenged to find innovative ways to decrease readmissions, decrease unnecessary emergency room visits, increase patient adherence, and manage chronic disease, all improving the patient’s overall quality of life. CHW services enhance the current Continuum Case Management (CCM) program by providing additional health education, health care system navigation, healthcare monitoring, and identification of potential barriers for patients to receive appropriate care. In addition to improving the overall quality of life, patients receiving interventions from the CHW also experienced decreased readmissions and Emergency Department (ED) visits.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Latha, "The Impact of Using Community Health Workers in Collaboration with Nurse Case Managers in Effecting Change in the Quality of Life for Diabetes Patients" (2022). MUSC Theses and Dissertations. 656.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/theses/656
Rights
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MEDICA Submission Agreement - L. Thomas