PURPOSE Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)–based programs delivered by trained
community members could improve functioning and pain in individuals who lack access to such …

Methods We used principles of intervention mapping, including literature review, interviews
with key informants, and a discussion group with community health workers, to guide …

Background and Objectives Though exercise for care recipients receives considerable
emphasis, few dyadic studies focus on caregivers. This systematic review identified dyadic …

We are conducting a community-based cluster-randomized trial in rural Alabama, testing a
peer-support intervention designed to improve diabetes self-care behaviors. We describe …

Background Finding effective, accessible treatment options such as professional-delivered
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for medically complex individuals is challenging in rural …

PURPOSE It is unclear whether peer coaching is effective in minority populations living with
diabetes in hard-to-reach, under-resourced areas such as the rural South. We examined the …

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programs have the potential to improve quality of life in
individuals with chronic pain and diabetes. Rural communities often lack the infrastructure …

Introduction Diabetes medications can substantially lower blood sugar, thereby improving
health outcomes. Despite substantial efforts targeting this issue, diabetes medication …

Methods Investigators conducted 4 focus groups with 30 community members from Alabama’s
Black Belt area. Transcribed discussions were analyzed and common themes identified. …

Purpose Adults with diabetes mellitus (DM) suffer often from chronic pain, yet evidence‐based
interventions for comorbid pain and DM are scarce. We tested the effect of a peer‐led …