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New patient-reported outcome measures reliably assess health-seeking behavior in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, aiding in understanding and addressing health disparities. These tools are crucial for managing T2DM effectively.

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  • Psychometrics

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  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) management requires complex self-care and navigation of health systems.
  • Patient health-seeking behavior is a key driver of health disparities and is linked to hospitalizations.
  • Understanding patient navigation of complex health information is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop novel patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures for health-seeking behavior in T2DM.
  • Integrate these PROs into the Re-Engineered Discharge for Diabetes-Computer Adaptive Test (REDD-CAT) system.
  • Capture the impact of social determinants of health on T2DM self-management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory for measurement development.
  • Employed Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis to establish unidimensionality.
  • Assessed item psychometric properties, reliability (Cronbach α), and differential item functioning.

Main Results:

  • Developed four validated PRO measures: PCP-Specific, General Beliefs, Family/Friends-Specific, and Internet-Specific.
  • All measures demonstrated strong psychometric properties, including reliability (Cronbach α=.78-.91).
  • No differential item functioning was found across demographic groups; minimal floor/ceiling effects observed.

Conclusions:

  • The new REDD-CAT Health-Seeking Behavior PROs offer reliable assessments.
  • These measures can enhance understanding of T2DM patient navigation and inform interventions.
  • Validated PROs are essential for improving T2DM care and reducing health disparities.