Comparison of Outreach Methods to Encourage Enrollment in Diabetes Prevention and Weight Management Programs
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
- Enrollment
- 6,588
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Enrollment in Diabetes Prevention or Weight Management Class (Online)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Individuals with prediabetes are at increased risk for developing diabetes. Higher hemoglobin A1c's (6.1-6.4%) are associated with a high risk of developing diabetes. It is known that programs such weight management classes and one-on-one counseling with registered dieticians can lead to weight loss and decrease the risk of diabetes. However, engagement of Kaiser Permanente Colorado members in these activities is low. The purpose of this study is to determine which of three outreach methods is most effective in increasing engagement in these activities.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Kaiser Permanente Member
- •Age 18-75
- •Prediabetes
- •BMI >= 25
- •A1c 6.1-6.4%
- •No dietitian visit within the past 3 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pregnancy
Arms & Interventions
Usual care
Usual care
Electronic health record "gaps"
Gaps will appear in the electronic health record and patient portal in order to prompt referral by provider or patient
Intervention: EHR gaps (Other)
Bulk outreach
Gaps will appear in the electronic health record and patient portal in order to prompt referral by provider or patient; in addition a bulk letter or email will be sent
Intervention: EHR gaps (Other)
Bulk outreach
Gaps will appear in the electronic health record and patient portal in order to prompt referral by provider or patient; in addition a bulk letter or email will be sent
Intervention: Bulk outreach (Other)
Personalized outreach
Gaps will appear in the electronic health record and patient portal in order to prompt referral by provider or patient; in addition a bulk letter or email will be sent and patients will receive a personalized call by a registered dietitian
Intervention: EHR gaps (Other)
Personalized outreach
Gaps will appear in the electronic health record and patient portal in order to prompt referral by provider or patient; in addition a bulk letter or email will be sent and patients will receive a personalized call by a registered dietitian
Intervention: Bulk outreach (Other)
Personalized outreach
Gaps will appear in the electronic health record and patient portal in order to prompt referral by provider or patient; in addition a bulk letter or email will be sent and patients will receive a personalized call by a registered dietitian
Intervention: Dietician call (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Enrollment in Diabetes Prevention or Weight Management Class (Online)
Time Frame: 4.5 months (6/26/2017-11/10/2017)
Percent of individuals who have enrolled in online diabetes prevention or weight management classes (online) over a 4.5 month period
Secondary Outcomes
- Enrollment in Diabetes Prevention or Weight Management Class (in Person)(4.5 months (6/26/2017-11/10/2017))
Investigators
Emily Schroeder
Investigator
Kaiser Permanente