Publications by authors named "Edward Adair"
Introduction: People living with type 2 diabetes who experience homelessness face a myriad of barriers to engaging in diabetes self-care behaviors that lead to premature complications and death. This is exacerbated by high rates of comorbid mental illness, substance use disorder, and other physical health problems. Despite strong evidence to support lay health coach and behavioral activation, little research has effectively engaged people living with type 2 diabetes who had experienced homelessness (DH).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeople experiencing homelessness balance competing priorities resulting in reduced capacity to meet the care demands of chronic conditions, including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Arts-based performances present an avenue to expose others to these challenges. This article describes the process of incorporating qualitative research findings in a community-based participatory theater production to expose audiences to the day-to-day realities of living with T2DM while simultaneously experiencing homelessness.
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- * The D-HOMES program was developed using a community-engaged approach, incorporating feedback from both patients with type 2 diabetes and healthcare providers to tailor a behavioral intervention specific to the needs of PEH.
- * Initial trials of D-HOMES showed that while the program was generally acceptable, participants who were more stably housed reported higher satisfaction and engagement, indicating a need for further adaptation to better support those experiencing homelessness.