Patient Engagement and Activation in Three Underserved Beacon Communities

Whether the setting is urban, rural, or somewhere in between, engagement strategies for the underserved require a great deal of flexibility and sensitivity to the socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic conditions of the patient population. The following report details how three unique communities d...

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Published in:Journal of health care for the poor and underserved 2015-08, Vol.26 (3), p.777-783
Main Authors: Jardins, Terrisca Des, Drone, Shenetta A, Hashisaka, Susan, Hazzard, Jobyna, Hunt, Susan B, Massey, Kimberly, Rein, Alison, Schachter, Abigail, Turske, Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Chronic Disease - therapy
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Cultural Competency
Design
Diabetes
Hawaii
Health care access
Health facilities
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Michigan
Mississippi
Patient education
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Patient Participation
Telemedicine
Vulnerable Populations - psychology
Vulnerable Populations - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:Whether the setting is urban, rural, or somewhere in between, engagement strategies for the underserved require a great deal of flexibility and sensitivity to the socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic conditions of the patient population. The following report details how three unique communities designed specific strategies to engage underserved populations in the management of their chronic conditions.
ISSN:1049-2089
1548-6869
1548-6869
DOI:10.1353/hpu.2015.0084