Dulce + IMPACT: Combining depression and diabetes care management
This research project combined IMPACT depression care management with an existing diabetes care management program for low income predominantly Spanish-speaking Latinos in San Diego, demonstrating that this kind of combined approach is both effective and cost-effective with this population. Citation for the publication describing this study and its outcomes: Gilmer TP, Walker C, Johnson ED, Philis-Tsimikas A, Unützer J. (2008) Improving treatment of depression among Latinos with diabetes using project Dulce and IMPACT. Diabetes Care; Jul;31(7):1324-6.
Funder:
California Endowment
Program Area(s):
Research [1]
Targeted Condition:
Depression [2]
Practice Type:
Primary Care [4]
Safety Net [5]
Patient Population:
Funding Type:
Geographic Area:
National [10]