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Bellido V, Morales C, Garach AM, Almeida JMG, Morera JLF, Aguilera BG, de la Torre ML, Bellido D. Descriptive study of a clinical and educational telemedicine intervention in patients with diabetes receiving glargine 300 U/ml (Toujeo) in Spain: results of the T-Coach programme. Drugs Context 2023; 12:dic-2023-1-1. [PMID: 37261244 PMCID: PMC10228333 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2023-1-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Background Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, and innovative patient support programmes can help and inform patients about their disease and improve their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the T-Coach programme in terms of improvement of disease knowledge, self-management and adherence to treatment in a real-world setting in Spain between July 2016 and October 2018. Methods We analyzed data from the T-Coach programme, a telephone platform that gives support to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with insulin glargine 300 U/ml (Gla-300). Support was provided by diabetes care nurses. Patients followed their treatment and aimed to achieve fasting blood glucose targets through diabetes education. Results A total of 479 patients were included in the programme. The mean (SD) dose of Gla-300 was 28.5 (16.3) U at baseline and 31.8 (16.1) U, 31.4 (16.4) U and 32.2 (16.3) U, respectively, at 3, 6 and 12 months. A satisfaction survey was completed by 240 (50.1%) patients, who, on average, were very highly satisfied with the programme, general assistance provided, recommendations received, and calls from nurses. Conclusions T-Coach could be an effective tool to help patients achieve their optimal dose of Gla-300 insulin and manage their blood glucose levels. It could also act as an effective support for diabetes education.
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- Virginia Bellido
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain
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- Endocrinology Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Endocrinology Department, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Endocrinology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, La Coruña, Spain
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Riedl R, Robausch M, Berghold A. Disease Management Program in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, long-term results of the early and established program cohort: A population-based retrospective cohort study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0279090. [PMID: 36512601 PMCID: PMC9746970 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term follow up of the early and the effectiveness of the established program of the Austrian Disease Management Program (DMP) 'Therapie aktiv-Diabetes im Griff' for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus concerning mortality, major macrovascular complications, costs and process quality of care parameters. METHODS We conducted a propensity score matched cohort study based on routine health insurance data for type 2 diabetic patients. The observational period from the matched early program cohort starts from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2017 and includes 7181 DMP participants and 21543 non-participants. In the established matched program cohort, 3087 DMP participants and 9261 non-participants were observed within January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017. RESULTS In the early program cohort, 22.1% of the patients in the DMP-group and 29.7% in the control-group died after 8 years follow-up (HR = 0.70; 95% CI: 0.66-0.73). A difference of € 1070 (95% bootstrap-T interval: € 723 - € 1412) in mean total costs per year was observed. In the established program cohort, 10.4% DMP participants died 4 years after enrollment, whereas in the control-group 11.9% of the patients died (HR = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.78-0.99). Healthcare utilization is higher in the DMP-group (75%-96%) compared to the control-group (63%-90%). CONCLUSIONS The 8-year long-term follow up of the DMP program showed a relevant improvement of survival and healthcare costs of patients with type 2 diabetes. The established program cohort had improved survival and quality of care. Our findings indicate that the DMP "Therapie aktiv" provides a long-term advantage for type 2 diabetes patients.
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- Regina Riedl
- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Controlling Department (ÄIRCON), Lower Austria Health Insurance Fund, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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To Adapt or Not to Adapt: The Association between Implementation Fidelity and the Effectiveness of Diabetes Self-Management Education. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18084095. [PMID: 33924494 PMCID: PMC8069177 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Self-management education (SME) is a key determinant of diabetes treatment outcomes. While SME programs are often adapted for implementation, the impact of adaptations on diabetes SME effectiveness is not well documented. This study evaluated the impact of the implementation fidelity of diabetes SME programs on program effectiveness, exploring which factors influence implementation fidelity. Data from 33 type 2 diabetes SME program providers and 166 patients were collected in 8 countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, UK, Israel, Taiwan and USA). Program providers completed a questionnaire assessing their adherence to the program protocol and factors that influenced the implementation. Patients answered a pre–post questionnaire assessing their diabetes-related health literacy, self-care behavior, general health and well-being. Associations between implementation fidelity and outcomes were estimated through logistic regressions and repeated measures MANOVA, controlling for potential confounders. Adaptations of the program protocol regarding content, duration, frequency and/or coverage were reported by 39% of the providers and were associated with better, not worse, outcomes than strict adherence. None of the factors related to the participants, facilitating strategies, provider or context systematically influenced the implementation fidelity. Future research should focus on individual and contextual factors that may influence decisions to adapt SME programs for diabetes.
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Levin-Zamir D, Baron-Epel O. Health literacy in Israel – from measurement to intervention: Two case studies. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.3233/isu-200070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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This report focuses on opportunities, challenges and outcomes of health literacy related interventions in Israel, based on health literacy measurement. The importance of a system’s and community approaches are discussed, as is cultural appropriateness. Two case studies are highlighted - the first on childhood immunization and the second on self-management of chronic health situations. In the second example, a combination of community, media, digital, and face-to-face interventions comprise a broad approach to intervention. The impact and some findings are presented, including conclusions derived from each initiative.
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Physicochemical, Sensory, and Cooking Qualities of Pasta Enriched with Oat β-Glucans, Xanthan Gum, and Vital Gluten. Foods 2020; 9:foods9101412. [PMID: 33028017 PMCID: PMC7601156 DOI: 10.3390/foods9101412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The functional properties of β-glucans derived from oats and barley are confirmed by numerous in vitro and in vivo studies. This study aimed to assess the effect of adding 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20% oat (1,3)(1,4)-β-D-glucans to physicochemical properties, as well as the cooking and sensory qualities of durum wheat pasta. Additionally, to improve the cooking and sensory qualities of pasta, we added 5% of xanthan gum and vital gluten. The present study showed that the addition of β-glucans led to an increase of the water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), and viscosity of products. At the same time, an increase in the content of fat, ash, and dietary fiber was observed. The addition of (1,3)(1,4)-β-D-glucans influenced the cooking quality of the pasta, extending the minimum cooking time and increasing the loss of dry matter. At the same time, the color of the product changed. In the case of cooked pasta, the addition of β-glucans decreased the brightness and increased the yellowness and redness. It was found that the products enriched with 10–15% of β-glucans, as well as 5% of xanthan gum and vital gluten would yield functional pasta that may offer health benefits beyond its nutritional value. Further, this could influence high cooking and sensory quality.
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Allory E, Lucas H, Maury A, Garlantezec R, Kendir C, Chapron A, Fiquet L. Perspectives of deprived patients on diabetes self-management programmes delivered by the local primary care team: a qualitative study on facilitators and barriers for participation, in France. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:855. [PMID: 32917205 PMCID: PMC7488295 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05715-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is an effective intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); nevertheless, patient participation in this type of programme is low. Implementation of DSME programmes in primary care practices by the local multi-professional team is a potential strategy to improve access to DSME for T2DM patients. The aim of this study was to identify perceived facilitators and barriers by patients to participation in local DSME delivered by primary care professionals in France. Method T2DM patients, informed and recruited during consulting with their usual care provider, who had attended a structured and validated DSME programme delivered by 13 primary care providers within a multi-professional primary care practice in a deprived area of 20,000 inhabitants, were invited to participate in this study. A qualitative study with semi-structured, in-depth interviews was conducted with study participants, between July 2017 and February 2018. A reflexive thematic analysis of the interviews was carried out. Coding schemes were developed to generate thematic trends in patient descriptions of facilitators and barriers to DSME participation. Results Nineteen interviews (mean length 31 min; [20–44 min]) were completed with T2DM patients. Four themes on facilitators for programme participation emerged from the data: geographical proximity of a DSME programme held in the local multi-professional primary care practice; effective promotion of the DSME programme by the local multi-professional team; pre-existing relationship between patients and their healthcare providers; and potential to establish new social interactions within the neighbourhood by participating in the programme. Three themes on barriers to attendance emerged: integrating the DSME programme into their own schedules; difficulties in expressing themselves in front of a group; and keeping the motivation for self-managing their T2DM. Conclusions From the patient perspective, the programme geographical proximity and the pre-existing patient-healthcare provider relationship were important factors that contributed to participation. Healthcare providers should consider these factors to improve access to DSME programmes and diabetes self-management in deprived populations. Longitudinal studies should be performed to measure the impact of these programmes.
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- Emmanuel Allory
- Department of general practice, University of Rennes 1, F-35000, Rennes, France. .,Univ Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, CIC 1414 (Centre d'Investigation Clinique), F-35000, Rennes, France.
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- Department of general practice, University of Rennes 1, F-35000, Rennes, France
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- Department of general practice, University of Rennes 1, F-35000, Rennes, France.,Univ Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, CIC 1414 (Centre d'Investigation Clinique), F-35000, Rennes, France
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- CHU de Rennes, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, F-35000, Rennes, France
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- École des hautes études en santé publique (EHESP), Saint-Denis, France
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- Department of general practice, University of Rennes 1, F-35000, Rennes, France.,Univ Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, CIC 1414 (Centre d'Investigation Clinique), F-35000, Rennes, France
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- Department of general practice, University of Rennes 1, F-35000, Rennes, France.,Univ Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, CIC 1414 (Centre d'Investigation Clinique), F-35000, Rennes, France
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Dubovi I, Levy ST, Levy M, Zuckerman Levin N, Dagan E. Glycemic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Are computerized simulations effective learning tools? Pediatr Diabetes 2020; 21:328-338. [PMID: 31885114 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in adolescent patients is often characterized by poor glycemic control. This study aimed at exploring the contribution of learning with computerized simulations to support: (a) mechanistic understanding of the biochemical processes related to diabetes; (b) diabetes self-management knowledge; and (c) glycemic control. We hypothesized that learning with such simulations might support adolescents in gaining a better understanding of the biochemical processes related to glucose regulation, and consequently improve their glycemic control. METHODS A prospective case-control study was conducted in 12- to 18-year-old adolescents with T1DM (n = 85) who were routinely treated at an outpatient diabetes clinic. While the control group (n = 45) received the routine face-to-face follow-up, the intervention group (n = 40) learned in addition with computerized simulations that were embedded in pedagogically supportive activities. Participants in both groups completed a set of questionnaires regarding sociodemographic characteristics, diabetes mechanistic reasoning and diabetes self-management. Clinical data and serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were gathered from medical records. All the data was collected at recruitment and 3 months later. RESULTS Analysis revealed improvement HbA1c levels in the intervention group (8.7% ± 1.7%) vs the controls (9.6% ± 1.6%) after 3 months (P < .05). Regression analysis showed that levels of diabetes mechanistic understanding and diabetes self-management knowledge, in addition to sociodemographic parameters, accounted for 31% of the HbA1c variance (P < .001). CONCLUSION These results suggest that learning with computerized simulations about biochemical processes can improve adolescents' adherence to medical recommendations and result in improved glycemic control. Implementing scientific learning into the hospital educational setting is discussed.
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- Ilana Dubovi
- Nursing Department, The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Department of Learning, Instruction and Teaching, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Pediatric Diabetes Clinic, Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Pediatric Diabetes Clinic, Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Benioudakis ES. Perceptions in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with or Without the Use of Insulin Pump: An Online Study. Curr Diabetes Rev 2020; 16:874-880. [PMID: 31057119 DOI: 10.2174/1573399815666190502115754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Technological developments concerning the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus have been rapid in the latest years. Insulin infusion systems along with continuous glucose monitoring, as well as long-acting insulin analogues, are part of this progress. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to present the illness perceptions in type 1 diabetes mellitus, with or without the use of an insulin pump. Sexual life and body image among therapy groups subjected to subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy and multiple daily injections (MDI) therapy were also examined. METHODS A modified version of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire was used. One hundred and nine adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus, (males / females ratio 1:2.3) completed the online survey. Thirty six of them (33%) used CSII therapy and 73 of them (67%) used MDI therapy. RESULTS Statistically important differences among the CSII and MDI therapy groups were found in treatment control, illness comprehensibility, representations of control, representation of body image and in the perception of sex life. There was no statistically significant difference among the different types of therapy for participants' negative perception of diabetes. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Negative perceptions of MDI users in treatment control, illness comprehensibility, representations of control, body image and sex life with the insulin pump, differentiate CSII and MDI therapy groups to a significant degree. According to the research, these parameters seem to interfere with accepting CSII therapy for MDI users and discourage them.
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- Emmanouil S Benioudakis
- Department of Psychology, University of Crete, Crete, Greece; 2Psychiatric Clinic, General Hospital of Chania, Chania, Greece
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Kabeza CB, Harst L, Schwarz PEH, Timpel P. Assessment of Rwandan diabetic patients' needs and expectations to develop their first diabetes self-management smartphone application (Kir'App). Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab 2019; 10:2042018819845318. [PMID: 31065334 PMCID: PMC6487763 DOI: 10.1177/2042018819845318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knowledge of and coping with diabetes is still poor in some communities in Rwanda. While smartphone applications (or apps) have demonstrated improving diabetes self-care, there is no current study on the use of smartphones in the self-management of diabetes in Rwanda. METHODS The main objective of this study was to assess the needs and expectations of Rwandan diabetic patients for mobile-health-supported diabetes self-management in order to develop a patient-centred smartphone application (Kir'App). RESULTS Convenience sampling was used to recruit study participants at the Rwanda Diabetes Association. Twenty-one patients participated in semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews. Thematic analysis was performed using Mayring's method of qualitative content analysis. CONCLUSIONS The study included 21 participants with either type 1 (female = 5, male = 6) or type 2 (female = 6, male = 4) diabetes. Participants' age ranged from 18 to 69 years with a mean age of 35 and 29 years, respectively. Eight main themes were identified. These were (a) diabetes education and desired information provision; (b) lack of diabetes knowledge and awareness; (c) need for information in crisis situations; (d) required monitoring and reminder functions; (e) information on nutrition and alcohol consumption; (f) information on physical activity; (g) coping with burden of disease, through social support and network; (h) app features. This study provides recommendations that will be used to design the features of the first Rwandan diabetes self-management smartphone application (Kir'App). The future impact of the application on the Rwandan diabetic patients' self-management capacity and quality of life will be evaluated afterwards.
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), Neuherberg, Germany Helmholtz Centre Munich, University Hospital, Munich, Germany Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department for Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Fredrix M, Byrne M, Dinneen S, McSharry J. 'It's an important part, but I am not quite sure that it is working': educators' perspectives on the implementation of goal-setting within the 'DAFNE' diabetes structured education programme. Diabet Med 2019; 36:80-87. [PMID: 30175873 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM To explore educators' perspectives on the implementation of goal-setting and action-planning strategies within a structured diabetes self-management education programme. METHODS Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with diabetes self-management education providers delivering the 'Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating' (DAFNE) programme to people with Type 1 diabetes throughout Ireland. A pre-designed topic guide, focused on exploring educators' experiences of delivery and application and views on usefulness of goal-setting strategies, was used in all interviews. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Five main themes were identified: 'people need a plan', discussing perspectives on goal-setting's value; 'the power of the group', highlighting the impact a group format has on goal-setting practices; 'diversity and individuality', discussing differences in DAFNE participants' and educators' engagement with goal-setting; 'goal-setting's fit', exploring perspectives on how well goal-setting fits within diabetes self-management education and follow-up care; and 'feelings of inadequate psychological knowledge', addressing challenges experienced in the delivery of goal-setting components. CONCLUSION While educators saw benefits in the implementation of goal-setting and planning strategies within diabetes self-management education, concerns about how well goal-setting currently fits within diabetes self-management education and follow-up care were evident. Additionally, many educators experienced the delivery of goal-setting and action-planning strategies as challenging and would value additional training opportunities.
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- M Fredrix
- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Riemenschneider H, Saha S, van den Broucke S, Maindal HT, Doyle G, Levin-Zamir D, Muller I, Ganahl K, Sørensen K, Chang P, Schillinger D, Schwarz PEH, Müller G. State of Diabetes Self-Management Education in the European Union Member States and Non-EU Countries: The Diabetes Literacy Project. J Diabetes Res 2018; 2018:1467171. [PMID: 29850598 PMCID: PMC5932431 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1467171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is considered essential for improving the prevention and care of diabetes through empowering patients to increase agency in their own health and care processes. However, existing evidence regarding DSME in the EU Member States (EU MS) is insufficient to develop an EU-wide strategy. OBJECTIVES This study presents the state of DSME in the 28 EU MS and contrasts it with 3 non-EU countries with comparable Human Development Index score: Israel, Taiwan, and the USA (ITU). Because type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) disproportionately affects minority and low-income groups, we paid particular attention to health literacy aspects of DSME for vulnerable populations. METHODS Data from multiple stakeholders involved in diabetes care were collected from Feb 2014 to Jan 2015 using an online Diabetes Literacy Survey (DLS). Of the 379 respondents (249 from EU MS and 130 from ITU), most were people with diabetes (33% in the EU MS, 15% in ITU) and care providers (47% and 72%). These data were supplemented by an expert survey (ES) administered to 30 key informants. RESULTS Access to DSME varies greatly in the EU MS: an average of 29% (range 21% to 50%) of respondents report DSME programs are tailored for people with limited literacy, educational attainment, and language skills versus 63% in ITU. More than half of adult T2DM patients and children/adolescents participate in DSME in EU MS; in ITU, participation of T1DM patients and older people is lower. Prioritization of DSME (6.1 ± 2.8 out of 10) and the level of satisfaction with the current state of DSME (5.0 ± 2.4 out of 10) in the EU MS were comparable with ITU. CONCLUSION Variation in availability and organization of DSME in the EU MS presents a clear rationale for developing an EU-wide diabetes strategy to improve treatment and care for people with diabetes.
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- Henna Riemenschneider
- Medical Clinic 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Medical Clinic 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institut de Recherche en Sciences Psychologiques, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- College of Business, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (Austrian Public Health Institute), Vienna, Austria
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- Department of International Health, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Ministry of Health & Welfare, National Taipei Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Center for Vulnerable Populations, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Medical Clinic 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Evidence-based Healthcare, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Doyle G, O'Donnell S, Quigley E, Cullen K, Gibney S, Levin-Zamir D, Ganahl K, Müller G, Muller I, Maindal HT, Chang WP, Van Den Broucke S. Patient level cost of diabetes self-management education programmes: an international evaluation. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e013805. [PMID: 28583913 PMCID: PMC5623445 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to examine the value of time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) in understanding the process and costs of delivering diabetes self-management education (DSME) programmes in a multicountry comparative study. SETTING Outpatient settings in five European countries (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, UK) and two countries outside Europe, Taiwan and Israel. PARTICIPANTS Providers of DSME programmes across participating countries (N=16) including healthcare professionals, administrators and patients taking part in DSME programmes. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MEASURES Primary measure: time spent by providers in the delivery of DSME and resources consumed in order to compute programme costs. Secondary measures: self-report measures of behavioural self-management and diabetes disease/health-related outcomes. RESULTS We found significant variation in costs and the processes of how DSME programmes are provided across and within countries. Variations in costs were driven by a combination of price variances, mix of personnel skill and efficiency variances. Higher cost programmes were not found to have achieved better relative outcomes. The findings highlight the value of TDABC in calculating a patient level cost and potential of the methodology to identify process improvements in guiding the optimal allocation of scarce resources in diabetes care, in particular for DSME that is often underfunded. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to measure programme costs using estimates of the actual resources used to educate patients about managing their medical condition and is the first study to map such costs to self-reported behavioural and disease outcomes. The results of this study will inform clinicians, managers and policy makers seeking to enhance the delivery of DSME programmes. The findings highlight the benefits of adopting a TDABC approach to understanding the drivers of the cost of DSME programmes in a multicountry study to reveal opportunities to bend the cost curve for DSME.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Shuang Ho and Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Universite catholique de Louvain, Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Louvain, Belgium
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