Enhancing Diabetes Self-Management for Latinx Adults: Evidence-Based and Culturally-Tailored Approaches in Occupational Therapy Practice

Presenter(s): Dalmina Arias

Content Areas: Productive Aging; Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Target Audience: Intermediate-level

Course Description: Latinx individuals with type 2 diabetes face significant health disparities in diabetes management due to cultural and linguistic factors. Drawing on key findings from the development, implementation, and evaluation of a culturally adapted and evidence-based diabetes self-management program, this course seeks to address those challenges by providing participants with practical strategies to enhance their clinical practice and optimize outcomes for Latinx clients with type 2 diabetes.