What's New | January 18, 2012

Culturally Tailored Programs

Health interventions that are culturally tailored take into account the beliefs, values, and circumstances of specific cultural groups. Developing programs in a culturally relevant context can improve their effectiveness, particularly in traditionally underserved communities.

The featured Innovations describe three programs that delivered culturally tailored services to promote behavior change and improve health status among their target populations.

The featured QualityTools provide resources to support the development of culturally tailored diabetes and tobacco control programs.

Featured Innovations:

• Culturally Tailored Cessation Program Significantly Reduces Tobacco Use Among Members of American Indian Tribe
with Expert Commentary

• Culturally Tailored Lifestyle Counseling Tied To Readiness for Change Helps Underserved African-American Women Reduce Dietary Fat Intake
with Expert Commentary

• Social Worker-Led, Culturally Tailored Therapy and Support Improve Treatment Adherence, Depression-Related Symptoms, and Patient Satisfaction in Low-Income Hispanics With Diabetes
with Expert Commentary

Featured QualityTools:

• Capacity Building for Diabetes Outreach: A Comprehensive Tool Kit for Organizations Serving Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Developed by National Diabetes Education Program

• Heritage Month Toolkit
Developed by RTI International

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Also in This Issue:

Innovations >

• Standardized Contact Process Based on Individual Physician Preferences Saves Nurses Significant Time When Trying to Reach Doctors

• Trained Paramedics Provide Ongoing Support to Frequent 911 Callers, Reducing Use of Ambulance and Emergency Department Services

QualityTools >

• Heart Failure Toolkit for Providers
Developed by Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) Quality Enhancement Research Initiative; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Developed by Northwestern Memorial Hospital