Professor | Interim Director, PhD Program | Member of the Graduate Faculty
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Healthy Aging, Integrative Health, Interventions, Lifestyle Behaviors, Physical Activity, Physiological, Prevention, Psychological, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Symptoms
We are thrilled to announce that a grant, funded by OTHER NON-PROFIT SPONSORS, has been awarded to Dr. Ruth Taylor-Piliae from the College of Nursing for her innovative project, 'An Integrative Online Diabetes Self-management Education and Support Intervention Featuring Tai Chi Easy'. This project aims to develop an online platform integrating Tai Chi and self-management education for individuals with diabetes. Here are some key aspects of the grant:
- The project will create an accessible, user-friendly online platform for individuals with diabetes to learn self-management skills and practice Tai Chi.
- The platform will include interactive features, educational resources, and opportunities for peer support, making self-management more engaging and effective.
- The grant will support the development of Tai Chi instructional videos, ensuring that users receive high-quality instruction and can practice Tai Chi in the comfort of their own homes.
- The project will also include an evaluation component, allowing researchers to assess the impact of the intervention on diabetes self-management and overall well-being.
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