Psychosocial Support & Care Coordination Flashcards
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A patient with diabetes who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) presents with unexplained A1C variability. The most important initial action is to:
Answer: Screen for IPV using a validated tool in a private setting and provide safety resources
IPV is a major social determinant affecting health outcomes; screening in a private, safe environment and offering resources is a core care coordination responsibility.
In population health management for diabetes, which metric is most commonly used to identify patients at highest risk who need proactive outreach?
Answer: Most recent A1C combined with care gap data
Combining A1C data with care gap analysis (missed labs, appointments, medications) enables risk stratification to prioritize outreach to high-need patients.
A patient reports that their religious fasting practices affect their diabetes management. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Collaborate with the patient to develop a personalized fasting plan that accounts for their beliefs
Culturally sensitive care requires collaborating with patients to safely modify medication timing and monitoring during religious fasting periods.
Peer support programs for people with diabetes have been shown to primarily improve which outcome?
Answer: Self-efficacy and emotional well-being
Peer support programs are most strongly associated with improved self-efficacy, emotional well-being, and sustained engagement in self-management behaviors.
When discussing technology use (CGM, insulin pumps) with a patient, which psychosocial factor should be assessed before initiating?
Answer: The patient's readiness, numeracy, and comfort level with device use
Assessing readiness, numeracy, and comfort with technology ensures that device initiation supports rather than overwhelms the patient's self-management capacity.
A patient with uncontrolled diabetes has recently experienced job loss. Which SDOH-informed care coordination step is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Connect the patient to insurance enrollment assistance and medication affordability programs
Job loss often triggers loss of insurance and medication access; connecting patients to enrollment and affordability resources directly supports continued care.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'diabetes empowerment' as opposed to traditional compliance-based care?
Answer: Supporting patients in taking ownership of their health decisions based on informed values and goals
Diabetes empowerment shifts the paradigm from provider-directed compliance to patient-centered ownership, aligning care with each person's values and lived experience.