Praphul Joshi publishes paper on diabetes self-management intervention

Praphul Joshi, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the School of Community and Population Health, published a paper on diabetes self-management intervention.

The article, titled “Louisiana Diabetes Excellence Initiative: Accomplishing Excellence in Diabetes Self-Management in a Rural Community,” appears in the International Journal of Diabetes Research.

The paper outlines the evaluation of diabetes self-management interventions implemented as a part of Louisiana Diabetes Excellence Initiative using mixed methods. It highlights the need for patient education and tailored interventions for diabetes among rural communities.

Full Citation:
Joshi. P, Pourciau. C, Bhoi. A, Kinchen. L. Louisiana diabetes excellence initiative: Accomplishing excellence in diabetes self-management in a rural community. International Journal of Diabetes Research. Vol. 2 No. 6, 2013, pp. 91-95. doi: 10.5923/j.diabetes.20130206.01.