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Board approves Kaiser-funded diabetes prevention research testing worksite and DVD interventions
Summary
The board voted to approve a Kaiser-funded research project evaluating worksite-based and DVD-based lifestyle interventions to prevent type 2 diabetes among HSS members and to forward the proposal to Kaiser Permanente Northern California IRB for review.
The Health Service Board approved a Kaiser-funded research proposal to study diabetes prevention interventions among Health Service System members.
Stephanie Fisher, HSS wellness manager, described a randomized study comparing two lifestyle interventions: a worksite-based program and a DVD-based program intended for non-worksite participants. The study aims to measure weight loss, attainment of physical-activity goals and participant engagement; Fisher cited prior Diabetes Prevention Program findings that lifestyle intervention can reduce progression to type 2 diabetes by up to 58 percent in three years.
The motion to approve seeking Kaiser Permanente Northern California Institutional Review Board (IRB) review passed unanimously. Commissioners asked about study design (randomized control trial), inclusion criteria and how findings would be integrated into ongoing wellness programming; Fisher said results would be reported back to the board and that program choices were made with sustainability and cost-effectiveness in mind.
Public commenters including retiree-representative Claire Zvonski expressed support for workplace programs and urged departmental cooperation to enable employee participation. The board approved the staff recommendation and asked staff to report updates on outcomes when available.
