Understanding how to improve participation in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program for older adults
Multi-Stakeholder Determinants of Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Implementation and Participation
This study is looking at what helps or hinders older adults from joining the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, which is a helpful program to prevent type 2 diabetes, and it aims to find ways to make it easier for more people to participate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duquesne University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10578862 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that influence the implementation and participation in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) among older adults. It aims to identify barriers and facilitators affecting access to this evidence-based lifestyle intervention designed to prevent type 2 diabetes and related cardiovascular diseases. By using a mixed methods approach, the study will gather insights from program suppliers, healthcare providers, and older adults to understand the challenges and opportunities in promoting MDPP. The findings will help develop strategies to enhance the program's availability and utilization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those who do not have prediabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access and participation in diabetes prevention programs, ultimately reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding implementation barriers can significantly improve participation in health programs, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Warziski Turk, Melanie T — Duquesne University
- Study coordinator: Warziski Turk, Melanie T
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.