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In this section, you can learn how you can add your research and experience to the evidence as well as view all the presentations and publications shared by Peers for Progress and Grantees.

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How can I add my research and experience to the evidence base?

Visit the Sharing Center to browse additional documents added by members of the Global Network of Peer Support Organizations.

If you know of any studies or resources that add to the evidence base about peer support and chronic disease management, please visit the Sharing Center to upload any supporting documents or materials.

If you have personal experience with peer support as a peer supporter or with a peer supporter in your own diabetes self-management efforts, you may want to Join the Network or talk to others interested in peer support on our Discussion Board .

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Presentations: Peers for Progress and Grantees

Peer Support, Empowerment and Remote Communication Linked by Information Technology (PEARL): A Multi−Component Program to Improve Community−Based Diabetes Care-Baseline Data
American Diabetes Association
71st Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA, USA
Nan H, Ko G,  Sui Y, Wong R, Chung H, Chan S,  Lau M, Lin G,  So W, Oldenburg B, Fisher E, & Chan J
Abstract

The Effects of Acculturation on Healthcare Utilization in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Imperial County, CA: Baseline Assessment
American Diabetes Association
71st Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA, USA
Parada H, Horton L, Ayala G, & Cherrington A
Abstract

Peers for Progress Symposium on Peer Support across Cultural, National & Organizational Settings: Common Functions & Setting-Specific Features
Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
2011 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Washington D.C., USA
 

Peer Support across Cultural, National & Organizational Settings: Common Functions & Setting-Specific Features
Fisher E, Oldenburg B, Baumann L, Ayala G, & Rotheram-Borus MJ
Presentation Slides

Working to Improve Peer Support for Diabetes along the U.S.-Mexico Border: Puentes hacia una mejor vida
Ayala G, Cherrington A, Ibarra L, & Elder J
Presentation Slides

Peer Support for Adults with Diabetes in Rural Uganda
Baumann L, Nakwagala F, & Nambuya A
Presentation Slides

Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Program: Features and potential for transfer to other countries
Oldenburg B, Reddy P, Riddell M, Renwick C, Absetz P, & Dunbar J
Presentation Slides

Peers for Progress Seminar on Recruiting,Training & Evaluating Peer Supporters: Peers for Progress Network
Society of Behavioral Medicine
2011 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Washington D.C., USA

Seminar Part I: Overview
Ayala G, Cherrington A, & Tang T
Presentation Slides

Seminar Part 2: Recruitment
Ayala G
Presentation Slides

Seminar Part 3: Training
Cherrington A
Presentation Slides

Seminar Part 4: Evaluation
Tang T
Presentation Slides

Ongoing Support-The "Whys and Hows" for Developing and Managing Peer Support Programs
Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute
December 2010 Webinar
Fisher E, & Boothroyd R
Presentation Slides; Webcast

Evolving Models of DSME: The Critical Role of Ongoing Support
16th Annual Diabetes Fall Symposium for Primary Health Care Professionals, North Charleston, SC, USA
Boothroyd R
Presentation Slides

Peers for Progress Symposium on Peer Support Across Cultural, National and Organizational Settings: Common Functions and Setting-Specific Feature
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
11th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM), Washington D.C., USA

Standardization by Function, Not Content, and Regional Networks for Global Promotion and Dissemination of Peer Support as Standard Component of Care
Fisher E & Boothroyd R
Presentation Slides

JADE and PEARL in Hong Kong: The Integration of Peer Support, Telehealth, and Primary Care in Diabetes Management
Nan H (presenter)
Presentation Slides

The Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Program: Important Features and Potential for Transfer to Other Countries
Oldenburg B, Reddy P, Riddell M, Renwick C, Absetz P, & Dunbar J
Presentation Slides

Peer Support for Adults with Diabetes in Rural Uganda: Champions and Partners
Baumann L, Nakwagala F, & Nambuya A
Presentation Slides

Generalizable Functions of Peer Support and Local Tailoring of Peers Support Interventions: Examples from Peers for Progress
Boothroyd R & Fisher E
Presentation Slides

Integrating Foundations in Evidence with Tailoring to Local Strengths, Needs, etc. –Standardization by Function,Not Content
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
11th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM), Washington D.C., USA
Fisher E
Presentation Slides
* Note: This is part of a workshop on cross cultural research in health promotion and chronic disease management.

Identification of Reliable Measures of Outcomes: Consensus Measures of Outcomes and Key Mediators of Benefits of Peer Support in Diabetes Management
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
11th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM), Washington D.C., USA
Boothroyd R
Presentation Slides
* Note: This is part of a workshop on cross cultural research in health promotion and chronic disease management.

Paper Session: Global Systematic Review of Peer Support for Complex Health Behavior
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
11th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM), Washington D.C., USA
Elstad E, Boothroyd R, & Fisher E
Presentation Slides; Abstract

Innovative Strategies for Rural Diabetic Care-Diabetes Self Management and Peer Support in Rural Communities
National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA)
33rd Annual Rural Health Conference (2010)
Boothroyd R & Fisher E
Presentation Slides

Innovative Strategies for Rural Diabetic Care-Encourage:Evaluating Community Peer Advisors and Diabetes Outcomes in Rural Alabama
National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA)
33rd Annual Rural Health Conference (2010)
Halanych J & Moultry S (Presenters)
Presentation Slides
 

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Publications: Peers for Progress and Grantees

The effectiveness of peer health coaching in improving glycemic control among low-income patients with diabetes: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Ghorob A, Vivas MM, De Vore D, Ngo V, Bodenheimer T, Chen E, & Thom DH.
BMC Public Health 2011, 11:208 doi:10.1186/1471-2458-11-208
Article

Rejoinder to Smith et al.: Caution in generalizing from null effects of a diabetes peer support intervention
March 2011 British Medical Journal online
Fisher E, & Boothroyd R
Link

Training peers to provide ongoing diabetes self-management support (DSMS): Results from a pilot study
Tang TS, Funnell MM, Gillard M, Nwankwo R, & Heisler M
Patient Educ Couns. 2011 Feb 1. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract

Family Practice
Volume 27 Supplement 1 June 2010
Peers for Progress, Grantees and colleagues
Access to the Whole Journal

Peer Support in Diabetes Management - Toward Global Application
Family Practice (2010) 27 (suppl 1): i1-i2 doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmn082
Caro J & Fisher E
Article

A Special Supplement of Family Practice: Overview
Family Practice (2010) 27 (suppl 1): i3-i5 doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmq001
Clarck C Jr
Article

Cross-cultural and international adaptation of peer support for diabetes management
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i6-i16 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmp013
Fisher E, Earp JA, Maman S, & Zolotor A
Article

Peer-based behavioural strategies to improve chronic disease self-management and clinical outcomes: evidence, logistics, evaluation considerations and needs for future research
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i17-i22 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmp027
Funnell MM
Article

Different models to mobilize peer support to improve diabetes self-management and clinical outcomes: evidence, logistics, evaluation considerations and needs for future research
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i23-i32 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmp003
Heisler M
Article

An overview of training curricula for diabetes peer educators
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i33-i39 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmn102
Nettles A & Belton A
Article

Experiences in peer-to-peer training in diabetes mellitus: challenges and implications
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i40-i45 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmp014
Baksi A
Article

A preliminary report on an assessment of a community-based intervention for diabetes control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i46-i52 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmp085
Less L, Ragoobirsingh D,Morrison E, Boyne M, and Anderson Johnson P
Article

The New Zealand experience in peer support interventions among people with diabetes
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i53-i61 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmp012
Simmons D, Voyle JA, Rush E, & Dear M
Article

Peers for Progress: promoting peer support for health around the world
Family Practice (2010) 27(suppl 1): i62-i68 doi:10.1093/fampra/cmq017
Boothroyd R & Edwin B Fisher
Article

Peers for Progress is a program of the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation and supported by the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation.