Improving chronic disease management for older adults in prisons
Maximizing the Scalability of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Among Older Adults in State Correctional Settings
This study is looking at ways to help older adults in prison better manage their chronic health conditions by improving a program that teaches self-care skills, so they can feel healthier and more in control of their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012867 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) for older adults in state correctional facilities, where chronic diseases are prevalent. The program aims to empower incarcerated individuals to manage their health conditions through self-management techniques. By exploring various methods of implementing CDSMP, including training staff and peers, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for scaling the program within correctional settings. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for older adults in these environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults currently incarcerated who are dealing with chronic health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not incarcerated or do not have chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health management and improved quality of life for older adults in correctional facilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that the CDSMP can effectively improve health outcomes in non-correctional settings, but its scalability in correctional environments is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sneed, Rodlescia — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Sneed, Rodlescia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.