Overview of Peer Support Models to Improve Diabetes Self-Management and Clinical Outcomes
- 1 October 2007
- journal article
- Published by American Diabetes Association in Diabetes Spectrum
- Vol. 20 (4), 214-221
- https://doi.org/10.2337/diaspect.20.4.214
Abstract
In BriefThis article provides a brief overview of different approaches to mobilize peer support for diabetes self-management support and evidence to date on the effectiveness of each of these models with an emphasis on research into ways to extend face-to-face programs using innovative technologies. It concludes with a discussion of directions for future research in this area.Keywords
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