Using a Telehealth and Shared Decision-Making Model to Address Preventative Medicine Strategies Among Communities in Louisiana
Recruiting · NCT05676970 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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What this trial is about
This study is a 12-18 month behavioral intervention study to assess the impact of enrolling individuals a clinical pharmacist run Telehealth education focused on wellness and preventive health strategies. Individuals will be randomized to either a wellness education only model focusing on nutrition, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension or a wellness education model with personalized preventative medicine strategies for the patient. All participants will complete individual and group based interventions. Individuals will be recruited from target work industries such as health workers, teachers aides and the food industry. We are recruiting individuals who come from urban, semi-rural or rural communities or have additional social determinants of health that indicate social vulnerability. The primary outcome is willingness to participate in preventative medicine strategies to prevent development of chronic medical conditions. The secondary outcome is barriers to preventive medicine strategies including for chronic preventable disease such as nutrition, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and medication compliance.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 18 years to 55 years of age
- Able to speak English
- Currently employed or seeking training in target industries such as: healthcare, education, beauty, hospitality, food (culinary) and industrial plant workers.
- Able to use Telehealth technology via tablet, cell phone, or computer
Exclusion criteria
- \. Individuals who are unable to give informed consent.
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Xavier University of Louisiana - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States