Name
Advancing Culturally Responsive Lifestyle Interventions in Primary Care: Collaborative Strategies with Behavioral Health for Hispanic Communities
Description

To examine collaborative strategies between PCPs and BHCs to support lifestyle changes among Hispanic patients.To highlight challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for implementation.

Speakers
Ricardo Perez
Emilio Zalzman Leon, MA
Co-Authors
Mayra Correa Barada PsyD
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Cultural Safety and Humility, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Describe and implement collaborative strategies between PCPs and BHCs to support lifestyle changes among Hispanic patients.
Objective 2
To identify challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for implementation.
Objective 3
Identify patients and families that might benefit from behavioral health support during their day to day practice
Content Reference 1

Rosas, L. G., Lv, N., Lewis, M. A., Venditti, E. M., Zavella, P., Luna, V., & Ma, J. (2018). A Latino patient‑centered, evidence‑based approach to diabetes prevention. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 31(3), 364–374. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2018.03.170280 [jabfm.org]

Content Reference 2

Cersosimo, E., & Musi, N. (2011). Improving treatment in Hispanic/Latino patients. The American journal of medicine, 124(10), S16-S21.

Content Reference 3

Concha, J. B. (2018). Approaches to enhancing patient-centered communication in caring for Hispanic/Latino patients with diabetes. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 25(3).

Content Reference 4

Metghalchi, S., Rivera, M., Beeson, L., Firek, A., De Leon, M., Cordero-MacIntyre, Z. R., & Balcazar, H. (2008). Improved clinical outcomes using a culturally sensitive diabetes education program in a Hispanic population. The Diabetes Educator, 34(4), 698-706.

Content Reference 5

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). FastStats: Health of Hispanic or Latino population. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/hispanic-health.htm [cdc.gov]