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Project Number: | I01HX001618-01 |
| Title: | Engaging Veterans and Family Supporters in PACT to Improve Diabetes Management |
| Principal Investigator: | Ann-Marie Rosland |
| Location: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Congressional District Code: | 12 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | June 2015 - September 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $141,356 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,324,448 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: BACKGROUND: Veterans with diabetes must control cardiovascular risk factors in order to prevent disablingand life-threatening complications. However, despite system wide advances in diabetes quality of care, over30% of VHA patients with diabetes continue to have uncontrolled blood pressure, hyperglycemia, orhyperlipidemia. The nationwide VA PACT (Patient-Aligned Care Teams) initiative seeks to provide VA primarycare patients with comprehensive, team-based support for following diabetes care regi... |