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The Diabetes Educator, Vol. 34, No. 2, 285-298 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0145721708314486
© 2008 American Association of Diabetes Educators; Published by SAGE Publications

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Strategies for Implementing a Promotores-Led Diabetes Self-management Program Into a Clinic Structure

Constance S. Sixta, PhD, RN, MBA and Sharon Ostwald, PhD, RN, FGSA

From the School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (Dr Sixta, Dr Ostwald), and Sixta Consulting Inc, Pearland, Texas (Dr Sixta).

Correspondence to Constance S. Sixta, PhD, RN, MBA, Sixta Consulting Inc., 2615 Pinebend Drive, Pearland, TX 77584 (csixta{at}mindspring.com).

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to describe a process for integrating promotores who teach diabetes self-management into a community clinic structure.

Methods

The Donbedian structure, process, and outcome methodology was used to integrate promotores into a community clinic.

Results

The model described here resulted in (1) employment of promotores (community health workers) to teach diabetes self-management courses, (2) integration of provider and nurse oversight of course design and implementation, (3) management of promotora training and the development of teaching competencies and skills, (4) coordination of care through communication and documentation policies and procedures, (5) use of quality control mechanisms to maintain patient safety, and (6) promotion of a culturally competent approach to the educational process.

Conclusions

The model presented here provides a systematic approach to safely address the educational needs of large numbers of patients with type 2 diabetes who live in communities that suffer from a lack of health care professionals.


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