Authors:
Diana Servin OT/s & Jessica Harney DPT, OT
Abstract:
This study aimed to identify the accessibility and relevance of three diabetes modules
to Latino men living with type 2 Diabetes in order to identify changes to make content more
meaningful in consecutive iterations. Modules centered on improving health literacy regarding
diabetes and foot care practices to decrease risk for secondary complications and increase
access to information to support continued learning post-modules. This case study conducted a
cognitive interview with a husband-wife dyad. Responses were audio recorded and analyzed to
create a recommendation report for future occupational therapy Doctoral Capstone Projects at
Tufts University. The principal recommendations identified were to shift the target population to
recently diagnosed individuals and to recruit individuals via word of mouth through existing
social networks to encourage greater participant buy-in.
Key Words:
Type-2 Diabetes, Latino Men, Educational Modules