Community:
Encourage Participation in Community-Offered Education Classes and Support Groups
- Review class curricula for compatibility with the clinic’s self-management approach and cultural differences.
- Review the system for referring patients to the community agency offering the class or group.
- Use the registry to mail out fliers to patients.
- Include an endorsement from providers or respected community figures.
- Use volunteers to remind patients.
- Maintain close communication with the community sponsor.
- Evaluate class/group with patients.
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