Approaches to Implementing Self-Management Support for Type 2 Diabetes—Program Elements across Project Arms (2012–2018)
| Program Element | SMS-ED | CTH | CTH + F |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTH computerized intervention program | No | Yes | Yes |
| Technical assistance with CTH implementation | No | Yes | Yes |
| Basic instructions on use of CTH | No | Yes | Yes |
| Assessment of baseline SMS and diabetes care activities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback of assessment and recommendations for practice | No | No | Yes |
| SMS education sessions with practice | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Website with SMS resources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Practice facilitation: | No | No | Yes |
| Improvement team meetings: 4 over approximately 3 months. | |||
| Workflow revision to implement CTH | |||
| Email contacts, other assistance between improvement team meetings and after 3 months as needed | |||
| Ongoing feedback of data regarding CTH usage |
CTH, Connection to Health; CTH + PF, Connection to Health with Practice Facilitation; SMS, self-management support; SMS-ED, self-management support education.