MOK T. CHONG
Objective: To evaluate the impact of the “Ohana” Diabetes Education Program on the clinical outcomes of a Marshallese patient over a 6 month period in Hawaii
Methods: The patient was receiving care at Hilo Bay Clinic, Hawai’i. After the initial type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosis, the patient was instructed to attend the “Ohana” Diabetes Education program at Hilo Bay Clinic. This program met on a weekly basis in a group setting. Following the education classes, the advanced nurse practitioner, pharmacist, and interpreter met with the patient if there were abnormal blood glucose or blood pressure results to determine the course of action for the noted abnormality. Primary and secondary endpoints were measured and compared.
Results: The patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus improved in all primary and secondary endpoints by attending “Ohana” Diabetes Education during the 6-month period.
Conclusion: It has yet to be determined whether this 6-month period will have lasting effects on the patient’s health. However, if the patient continues to attend these education classes it is likely that the health status will remain stable or continue to improve.
