(P406) Feasibility of an Online Intervention: Diabetes Self-Management Education plus Tai Chi Easy

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs are vital and effective in helping adults with T2D engage in self-management behaviors that lead to optimal glycemic management (HbA1c). Yet, working adults are limited in their ability to access these programs, as they are often in conflict with work schedules. This poster reviews a project to equitably expand access to diabetes education and self-management support for working adults (40-64 years old) with T2D. An online Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program combined with a Tai Chi Easy (DSMES+TCE) intervention was delivered asynchronously. The acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the DSMES+TCE intervention were assessed post-intervention. Self-reported physical and psychological health and health behaviors were assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention using valid and reliable questionnaires and multisensory wearable smart rings. Poster authors: Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ; Meghan B. Skiba, PhD, MS, MPH, RDN, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ; Carlie M. Felion, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, BC-ADM, Dartmouth Health /SVMC Northshire Campus, Manchester Center, VT; Elise Dando MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, CPAN, PhD Student, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ; Shravan Aras, PhD, University of Arizona Sensor Analytics & Smart Device Platforms, Tucson, AZ; Chiu-Hsieh (Paul) Hsu, PhD, University of Arizona College of Public Health, Tucson, AZ; Julio Loya, PhD, RN, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ. Funding source: A grant from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Foundation (Taylor-Piliae, R., Principal Investigator).