Peer support to improve diabetes care: an implementation evaluation of the Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Program

Abstract Background Several studies have now demonstrated the benefits of peer support in promoting diabetes control. The aim of this study is to evaluate the implementation of a cluster randomised controlled trial of a group-based, peer support program to improve diabetes self-management and thereb...

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Main Authors: Zahra Aziz, Michaela A. Riddell, Pilvikki Absetz, Margaret Brand, Brian Oldenburg, On behalf of the Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Project Investigators
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5148-8