Scaling Up Chronic Disease Management for Older Adults in Prisons
Author Information
Author(s): Sneed Rodlescia
Primary Institution: Wayne State University
Hypothesis
How can the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program be effectively scaled up among older adults in state prisons?
Conclusion
The study identifies strategies to enhance the scalability of chronic disease management programs in state prisons, which is essential for improving health outcomes for older incarcerated adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Incarcerated older adults have high rates of chronic disease.
- There is limited chronic disease programming in most state prison systems.
- The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is evidence-based but underutilized in prisons.
- Scaling up health interventions is crucial for sustainability in resource-poor settings.
Takeaway
This study looks at how to help older people in prisons manage their health better by using a special program, so more people can benefit from it.
Methodology
Interviews were conducted with representatives from 10 U.S. state prison systems to gather insights on scaling the CDSMP.
Limitations
The study may not represent all state prison systems as it only includes 10 participants.
Participant Demographics
Representatives from 10 U.S. state prison systems.
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