title: A collaborative care model for patients with Type-2 diabetes.
abstract: The research on diabetes has shown the need to move from a traditional medical model to a patient-team orientation. This has led to a number of collaborative programs targeting the patient and family's comprehensive needs. This paper details one collaborative care program for underserved patients with Type-2 diabetes set in rural, eastern North Carolina. Roles of the therapeutic team are incorporated along with a case example highlighting the bio-psychosocial-spiritual model in action. Sustainability, challenges, and strengths are included to facilitate a realistic appraisal of the program.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University, USA. kwp0915@ecu.edu
authors.forename: Kenneth W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Phelps
authors.forename: Cathy D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Howell
authors.forename: Stephanie G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Tina S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Seemann
authors.forename: Angela L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Lamson
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hodgson
authors.forename: Doug A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000208:ethnology / Q000628:therapy*; D005192:Family Health; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D009657:North Carolina; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019035:Rural Health Services