Effectiveness of nurse practitioner coordinated team group visits for type 2 diabetes in medically underserved Appalachia.

Purpose: To study the effectiveness of multidisciplinary nurse practitioner coordinated team (NPCT) group visits in medically underserved Appalachia on the health, knowledge, and self-efficacy of patients with type 2 diabetes (DM). The study also identified perceived barriers to participating in the diabetes programs.

Data Sources: A researcher-developed tool was used to assess demographic data, clinical data, and barriers to care.