Abstract
Objective: To examine the outcomes of a Medicare population who participated in a program (provided by Omaha Health) combining digital health with human coaching for diabetes risk reduction.
Method: People at risk for diabetes enrolled in a program combining digital health with human coaching. Participation and health outcomes were examined at 16 weeks and 6 and 12 months.
Results: A total of 501 participants enrolled; 92% completed at least nine of 16 core lessons. Participants averaged 19 of 31 possible opportunities for weekly program engagement. At 12 months, participants lost 7.5% (SD = 7.8%) of initial body weight; among participants with clinical data, glucose control improved (glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c] change = −0.14%, p = .001) and total cholesterol decreased (−7.08 mg/dL, p = .008). Self-reported well-being, depression, and self-care improved (p < .0001).
Discussion: This Medicare population demonstrated sustained program engagement and improved weight, health, and well-being. The findings support digital programs with human coaching for reducing chronic disease risk among older adults.
Read More: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0898264316688791?utm_source=Rock+Weekly&utm_campaign=a1b05706ab-Rock_Weekly_2-13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e44ef774d4-a1b05706ab-90918221&mc_cid=a1b05706ab&mc_eid=79bb3b005e&
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