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Boyle EM, Evans K, Coates S, Fary RE, Bennell K, Sterling M, Rebbeck T, Beales DJ. Patient experiences of referral practices and primary care physiotherapy for chronic nonspecific low back pain. Physiother Theory Pract 2024; 40:1326-1342. [PMID: 36331383 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2141599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) clinical practice guidelines recommend referral for patients with persistent LBP however discordance persists between recommended care and implementation in practice. Understanding patient experiences of referral practices and physiotherapy care could be important for optimizing LBP management in primary care settings. PURPOSE This study explored referral experiences of people with nonspecific LBP in Australian primary care and their knowledge and experience of physiotherapy. METHODS An interpretive descriptive qualitative framework was used with 17 participants interviewed from community-based physiotherapy practices. RESULTS Four themes described the participants' experiences of referrals in primary care settings: 1) Referral practices ranged from formal to informal to non-existent; 2) Fragmented inter-and intra-professional LBP care management; 3) Patient perceived differences in the roles of physiotherapists and specialist physiotherapists; and 4) Patient nominated barriers and facilitators to optimal referral practices. CONCLUSION Physiotherapists support people with LBP to improve strength and function, whereas the specialist physiotherapist's role was seen as more holistic. Referral pathways that align to clinical guideline recommendations for non-surgical management and treatment remain underdeveloped. Improved referral pathways to clinicians such as physiotherapists with additional credentialed skills and competence in musculoskeletal care could improve people's experiences of care and health outcomes.
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- Eileen M Boyle
- Curtin enAble Institute and Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley, Kent Street Bentley, Perth, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington Sydney, Australia
- Healthia Limited, Bowen Hills Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington Sydney, Australia
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- Curtin enAble Institute and Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley, Kent Street Bentley, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Parkville Carlton, Australia
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- RECOVER Injury Research Centre, NHMR Centre of Research Excellence in Road Traffic Injury recovery, The University of Queensland, Brisbane City Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Darlington Sydney, Australia
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- Curtin enAble Institute and Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley, Kent Street Bentley, Perth, Australia
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Boakye MD, Miyamoto S, Greenwood D, Van Haitsma K, Boltz M, Kraschnewski J. Remodeling Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: What Individuals Need for Success. Clin Diabetes 2023; 41:273-285. [PMID: 37092157 PMCID: PMC10115758 DOI: 10.2337/cd22-0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes initiates a new health-illness transition. However, little is known about the immediate support that people need to successfully cope with this diagnosis. This qualitative study explored the experiences and immediate support needed at the point of diagnosis among individuals with type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest the need for health care professionals to render immediate emotional support in the form of reassurance and partnership to manage the condition together. Pre- and post-counseling sessions can minimize the emotional and psychological strain associated with the new diagnosis. Individuals should be given information on available resources, as well as an immediate connection with a health care partner who can provide guidance and help with the transition.
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- Michelle D.S. Boakye
- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Govindasamy S, Beek K, Yates K, Jayasuriya R, Reynolds R, de Wit JBF, Harris M. Experiences of overweight and obese patients with diabetes and practice nurses during implementation of a brief weight management intervention in general practice settings serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse disadvantaged populations. Aust J Prim Health 2023; 29:358-364. [PMID: 36502858 DOI: 10.1071/py22013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND To explore the perspectives of overweight and obese patients with diabetes from culturally and linguistically diverse, and disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as practice nurses (PNs) during implementation of a brief PN-supported self-regulation nutrition strategy for weight management in general practice settings serving disadvantaged populations. METHODS During intervention implementation, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 patients and four nurses in two general practices located in metropolitan suburbs in Sydney, Australia. RESULTS Patients and PNs found challenges related to cultural expectations and the requirement of patients to set and adhere to dietary change goals and behaviours. Although patients expressed high levels of satisfaction with PNs, the suitability of the intervention to this group was questioned by PNs. Obstacles were also encountered in delivering the intervention in a busy general practice setting. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study provided initial evidence of the acceptability of a self-regulation nutrition intervention for weight management for overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes that was delivered by PNs. Cultural expectations of provider-patient roles, the type of intervention and flexibility in the workplace are important future considerations.
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- Sumathi Govindasamy
- University of New South, School of Population Health, Samuels Building, F25, Samuel Terry Avenue, Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia
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- University of New South, School of Population Health, Samuels Building, F25, Samuel Terry Avenue, Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, School of Social Sciences, 100 Macquarie Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
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- University of New South, School of Population Health, Samuels Building, F25, Samuel Terry Avenue, Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia
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- University of New South, School of Population Health, Samuels Building, F25, Samuel Terry Avenue, Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia
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- UNSW Sydney, Centre for Social Research in Health, Level 2, Goodsell Building, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia; and Utrecht University, Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science, PO Box 80140, 3508 TC Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- University of New South, School of Population Health, Samuels Building, F25, Samuel Terry Avenue, Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia; and University of New South Wales, Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, 3rd Floor AGSM Building, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Davidson AR, Reidlinger DP. A review of the growth and development of Australian practice nursing: Insights for the dietetic workforce. Nutr Diet 2022; 79:497-548. [PMID: 35989542 PMCID: PMC9545586 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Aim The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of the development of practice nurses, and the learnings that could be applied to improve the profile of dietetics practice in primary care. Methods A scoping review synthesising peer‐reviewed and other literature relevant to the development of Australian practice nurses was conducted. Structured searches using keywords ‘general practice’, ‘nurse’ and ‘Australia’ were conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar in June 2021. Key government websites, Department of Health and Services Australia, were searched to identify grey literature. One reviewer screened the titles and abstracts against inclusion criteria; two reviewers conducted full‐text screening independently. Data on the evolution of practice nursing were extracted based on its interest and transferability to the dietetics workforce. Results A total of 102 results (82 peer‐reviewed and 20 other literature) were included in the review. Key drivers for practice nurse role development in Australia were government funding, practice nurse practice standards, cost–benefit analyses of practice nurses, career and education opportunities, general practitioner and patient perspectives of practice nurses and, individual, community and local needs. Conclusions The practice nurse role has grown and strengthened and there are three key learnings that could be translated to strengthen the dietetics workforce in primary care. (1) Use and expansion of government funding, (2) furthering post‐tertiary education and career opportunities, including dietetic primary care practice standards and (3) targeting underserviced areas such as those that are rural and remote and building positive relationships with other stakeholders including practice nurses, general practitioners, patients and the broader primary care team.
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- Alexandra R Davidson
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Kolltveit BCH, Graue M, Orvik E, Fløde M, Haltbakk J. Diabetessykepleieres rolle i primærhelsetjenesten – en kvalitativ studie. TIDSSKRIFT FOR OMSORGSFORSKNING 2022. [DOI: 10.18261/tfo.8.1.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cha E, Shin MH, Smart M, Jang H, Lee J, Joung KH, Kim HJ, Faulkner MS. Q-Methodology and Psychological Phenotyping to Design Patient-Centered Diabetes Education for Persons With Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin Therapy. Sci Diabetes Self Manag Care 2022; 48:98-110. [PMID: 35118919 DOI: 10.1177/26350106221076035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to identify the psychological phenotypes of persons with type 2 diabetes (T2D) on insulin therapy to better inform personalized diabetes education strategies to improve self-management behaviors. METHODS Q-methodology, a research approach combining the quantitative rigor of statistical analysis with qualitative data on perception of diabetes self-management by persons with T2D on insulin therapy, was used. The Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activity measure and A1C in the past 6 months were used to further describe self-management behaviors of each P-sample, Q-sorter. Of 160 statements, 33 Q-sample statements were selected as Q-set. Then, 37 P-samples (24 men; 13 women) were recruited from a university-affiliated diabetes clinic in South Korea. Data obtained from each P-sample with a Q-set and a Q-sorting table, a forced-choice normal distribution table, were analyzed using varimax rotation. RESULTS Forty-one percent of the variance was explained with 5 factors represented by 27 Q-sorters, explaining variance ranging from 5% to 17% for each factor: Factor A (n = 6): those showing self-management education need but possessing inadequate health literacy; Factor B (n = 4): those valuing lifestyle modification to control diabetes; Factor C (n = 5): those valuing antidiabetic medication to control diabetes; Factor D (n = 6): carpe diem, accepting diabetes as destiny; and Factor E (n = 6): those overestimating their competencies to control diabetes. Ten Q-sorters fell into either confounded or nonsignificant. CONCLUSIONS Tailoring messages and educational approaches based on patients' psychological phenotypes are necessary to promote optimal self-management behaviors.
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- EunSeok Cha
- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea.,Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Communication and Media, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.,Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
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Boakye MD, Miyamoto S, Greenwood D. What Individuals Want to Hear at the Point of Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis. Clin Diabetes 2022; 41:110-119. [PMID: 36714250 PMCID: PMC9845082 DOI: 10.2337/cd21-0151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Recent studies have shown that the time of diagnosis with type 2 diabetes is often not a teachable moment because of heightened emotions. Yet, research also shows that individuals who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes need reassurance and a clear pathway to obtain the education and support needed to self-manage the condition. This article reports on qualitative research exploring the experiences of individuals with type 2 diabetes at the time of diagnosis, including information they wanted to hear and learn at diagnosis. The findings suggest that initial communication should offer reassurance and establish a partnership between the diagnosed individual and the health care provider to identify next steps toward self-management success.
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- Michelle D.S. Boakye
- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
- Corresponding author: Michelle D.S. Boakye, or
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- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Drewelow E, Altiner A, Biedenweg B, Buchhholz M, Henning E, Hoffmann W, Kohlmann T, Lücker P, Michalowsky B, Oppermann RF, Rädke A, Zorn D, Wollny A. [Task sharing in outpatient dementia care - Focus groups with GPs and nurses]. Pflege 2021; 35:215-222. [PMID: 34814707 DOI: 10.1024/1012-5302/a000851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Task sharing in outpatient dementia care - Focus groups with GPs and nurses Abstract. Background: Caring for people with dementia (PWD) is challenging for the health system and family carers and can only be managed through interprofessional medical and nursing care. AIM The AHeaD study investigated attitudes of general practitioners (GPs) and nurses towards the transfer of activities previously performed by GPs to advanced nurses in the outpatient care of PWDs. METHODS In four focus group discussions with 10 GPs and 13 nurses, qualitative content analysis was used to investigate attitudes towards the transfer of certain tasks and to identify opportunities and barriers to their introduction. RESULTS GPs primarily preferred the transfer of nursing activities such as blood sampling, assessments, their monitoring or follow-up prescriptions for nursing aids. "Classical" medical tasks (e. g. diagnosis of diseases, initial prescription of medication) are still seen in the hands of GPs. Nurses demanded more appreciation and recognition for the relationship between GPs and nurse and criticised the lack of trust and insufficient communication. Both sides pointed to tight time budgets that were hardly oriented towards the actual needs of the PWD. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a redistribution of tasks requires the creation of legal and financial framework conditions, time resources, concrete task descriptions as well as a stronger cooperation between the professional groups involved. Innovative concepts could contribute to the sensible use of the resources GP and nurses and strengthen the care of PWDs.
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- Eva Drewelow
- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin der Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Rostock
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin der Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Rostock
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- Institut für Community Medicine, Abteilung Methoden der Community Medicine der Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Institut für Community Medicine, Abteilung Methoden der Community Medicine der Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Institut für Community Medicine, Abteilung Methoden der Community Medicine der Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Institut für Community Medicine Abteilung Versorgungsepidemiologie und Community Health der Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Institut für Community Medicine, Abteilung Methoden der Community Medicine der Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Institut für Community Medicine Abteilung Versorgungsepidemiologie und Community Health der Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Fachbereich Gesundheit, Pflege, Management der Hochschule Neubrandenburg, Neubrandenburg
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- Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen DZNE e. V., Greifswald
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- Fachbereich Gesundheit, Pflege, Management der Hochschule Neubrandenburg, Neubrandenburg
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin der Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Rostock
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Husdal R, Thors Adolfsson E, Leksell J, Nordgren L. Diabetes care provided by national standards can improve patients' self-management skills: A qualitative study of how people with type 2 diabetes perceive primary diabetes care. Health Expect 2021; 24:1000-1008. [PMID: 33774899 PMCID: PMC8235889 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus [T2DM] has resulted in extensive research into the characteristics of successful primary diabetes care. Even if self-management support and continuity are increasingly recognized as important, there is still a need for deeper understanding of how patients' experiences of continuity of care coincide with their needs for self-management and/or self-management support. OBJECTIVE To gain a deeper understanding of how people with T2DM perceive Swedish primary diabetes care and self-management support. METHODS This qualitative study used focus groups as the means for data collection. Participants were identified through a purposive sampling method differing in age, sex, diabetes duration and latest registered glycated haemoglobin level. Twenty-eight participants formed five focus groups. Qualitative content analysis was applied to interview transcripts. RESULTS The main theme emerging from the focus group data was that diabetes care provided by national standards improved self-management skills. Two themes that emerged from the analysis were (a) the importance of a clarification of structures and procedures in primary diabetes care and (b) health-care staff 'being there' and providing support enables trust and co-operation to enhance self-management. CONCLUSIONS Individual patients' self-management resources are strengthened if the importance of providing relational continuity, management continuity and informational continuity is considered. Patients also need assistance on 'how' self-management activities should be performed. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION Prior to the study, one pilot focus group was conducted with patients to obtain their perspectives on the content of the planned focus groups; thus, patients were involved in both planning and conduct of the study.
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- Rebecka Husdal
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research Västmanland, Uppsala University, Västerås, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Diabetology and Metabolism, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.,School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.,Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Abdulrhim S, Sankaralingam S, Ibrahim MIM, Diab MI, Hussain MAM, Al Raey H, Ismail MT, Awaisu A. Collaborative care model for diabetes in primary care settings in Qatar: a qualitative exploration among healthcare professionals and patients who experienced the service. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:192. [PMID: 33653324 PMCID: PMC7927378 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06183-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent and associated with huge economic burden globally. The conventional care and management of diabetes mellitus is highly fragmented and complex, warranting the need for a comprehensive Collaborative Care Model (CCM). Little is known about the perception of patients with diabetes and their healthcare providers about CCM, its barriers and facilitators. This study aimed to explore the value of CCM in diabetes care at a primary healthcare (PHC) setting from the perspective of patients with diabetes and healthcare professionals (HCPs), in an effort to expand our current knowledge on collaborative care in diabetes at primary care level for the purpose of quality improvement and service expansion. METHODS Using an exploratory case study approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted among patients and HCPs who encountered CCM in Qatar during 2019 and 2020. The semi-structured interviews were transcribed verbatim and the data were analysed and interpreted using a deductive-inductive thematic analysis approach. RESULTS Twelve patients and 12 HCPs at a diabetes clinic participated in one-to-one interviews. The interviews resulted in five different themes: the process and components of collaborative care model (four subthemes), current organizational support and resources (three subthemes), impact of collaborative care model on diabetes outcomes (three subthemes), enablers of collaborative care model (three subthemes), and barriers to collaborative care model (three subthemes). The participants indicated easy access to and communication with competent and pleasant HCPs. The patients appreciated the extra time spent with HCPs, frequent follow-up visits, and health education, which empowered them to self-manage diabetes. HCPs believed that successful CCM provision relied on their interest and commitment to care for patients with diabetes. Generally, participants identified barriers and facilitators that are related to patients, HCPs, and healthcare system. CONCLUSIONS The providers and users of CCM had an overall positive perception and appreciation of this model in PHC settings. Barriers to CCM such as undesirable attributes of HCPs and patients, unsupportive hospital system, and high workload must be addressed before implementing the model in other PHC settings.
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- Sara Abdulrhim
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Petroleum Healthcare Center, Dukhan, Qatar
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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Dahl M, Søndergaard SF, Diederichsen A, Pouwer F, Pedersen SS, Søndergaard J, Lindholt J. Facilitating participation in cardiovascular preventive initiatives among people with diabetes: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:203. [PMID: 33482775 PMCID: PMC7824926 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10172-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The DIAbetic CArdioVAscular Screening and intervention trial (DIACAVAS) was designed to clarify whether advanced imaging for subclinical atherosclerosis combined with medical treatment is an effective strategy to develop individualised treatment algorithms for Danish men and women with T2D aged 40–60. But in the DIACAVAS pilot study, the uptake was only 41%. Consequently, we explored how people experienced living with T2D to understand how to improve the uptake in initiatives targeting the prevention of CVD. Methods We used semi-structured interviews to obtain information on how the respondents experienced having T2D. For supplementary information, we used structured interviews on e.g. socioeconomic factors. From April to October 2019, 17 participants aged 40–60 years were recruited from general practices and diabetes outpatient clinics in Denmark. Several levels of analysis were involved consistent with inductive content analysis. Results The participants’ experiences of living with T2D fell along two continuums, from an emotional to a cognitive expression and from reactive to proactive disease management. This led to identification of four archetypal characteristics: (I) powerlessness, (II) empowerment, (III) health literacy, and (IV) self-efficacy. These characteristics indicated the importance of using different approaches to facilitate participation in cardiovascular preventive initiatives. Additionally, findings inspired us to develop a model for facilitating participation in future preventive initiatives. Conclusion Encouraging people with T2D to participate in cardiovascular preventive initiatives may necessitate a tailored invitation strategy. We propose a model for an invitational process that takes into consideration invitees’ characteristics, including powerlessness, empowerment, health literacy and self-efficacy. This model may enhance participation in such initiatives. However, participation is a general concern, not only in relation to cardiovascular prevention. Our proposed model may be applicable in preventive services for people with T2D in general. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-10172-6.
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- Marie Dahl
- Vascular Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital Central Denmark, Toldbodgade 12, DK-8800, Viborg, Denmark. .,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 82, DK-8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Centre for Research in Clinical Nursing, Regional Hospital Central Denmark/VIA University College, School of Nursing, Viborg, Toldbodgade 12, DK-8800, Viborg, Denmark.,Department of Public Health, Nursing, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, DK-8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B Winsløws vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230, Odense M, Denmark.,STENO Diabetes Centre Odense, Kløvervænget 112, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B Winsløws vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230, Odense M, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløv Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Elitary Research Centre of Individualised Medicine in Arterial Disease (CIMA), J.B. Winsløv Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Cardiovascular Centre of Excellence in Southern Denmark (CAVAC), J.B. Winsløv Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark
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Hertroijs DFL, Elissen AMJ, Brouwers MCGJ, Hiligsmann M, Schaper NC, Ruwaard D. Preferences of people with Type 2 diabetes for diabetes care: a discrete choice experiment. Diabet Med 2020; 37:1807-1815. [PMID: 31001855 PMCID: PMC7586937 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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AIMS Limited knowledge exists on the preferences of people with Type 2 diabetes towards diabetes care. Consequently, these care preferences cannot yet be considered in the development of tailored diabetes care approaches. Therefore, this study aimed to assess care preferences and their determinants in people with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS A discrete choice experiment was conducted to elicit people's preferences. People with Type 2 diabetes, treated in 30 Dutch primary care practices, were asked to choose repeatedly between two hypothetical diabetes care packages, which differed in six attributes: role division in daily diabetes care planning, lifestyle education method, type of medication management support, consultation frequency, emotional support and time spend on self-management. A mixed-logit model was used to estimate the relative importance of the included attributes. Preference heterogeneity among people with different person- and disease-related characteristics was investigated. RESULTS In total, 288 participants completed the experiment. They preferred to plan their daily diabetes care together with a healthcare provider, to receive individual lifestyle education, medication and emotional support from a healthcare provider, one consultation visit every 3 months and to spend less time on self-management. Participants did not prefer to receive emotional support from a psychologist. Heterogeneity in preferences could partly be explained by differences in sex, education level and glucose-lowering drug use. CONCLUSION People with Type 2 diabetes show a preference for traditional care models. Emotional support was identified by participants as the most important attribute. It is therefore important to adequately guide them when changes in diabetes care organization are implemented.
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- D. F. L. Hertroijs
- Department of Health Services ResearchCAPHRI Care and Public Health Research InstituteMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services ResearchCAPHRI Care and Public Health Research InstituteMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal MedicineMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services ResearchCAPHRI Care and Public Health Research InstituteMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal MedicineMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services ResearchCAPHRI Care and Public Health Research InstituteMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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Tan HQM, Chin YH, Ng CH, Liow Y, Devi MK, Khoo CM, Goh LH. Multidisciplinary team approach to diabetes. An outlook on providers' and patients' perspectives. Prim Care Diabetes 2020; 14:545-551. [PMID: 32591227 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND This study sought to uncover the perspectives of various stakeholders towards multidisciplinary team (MDT) care, discover new understandings and help inform current practice on MDT care for diabetic patients. METHODS 5 electronic databases were searched for articles that evaluated patients' and providers' perspectives on type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) MDT management. Articles retrieved were sieved, coded and findings were analytically themed together in accordance to Thomas and Harden methodology. RESULTS 15 articles were identified with three common themes: interactions between healthcare providers, benefits to patients and constraints and facilitators of the healthcare system. Trust and synergistic teamwork are important factors in promoting effective care. Patients commended MDT's improved accessibility and convenience and felt more welcomed. Often plagued by poor support, lack of manpower and resources, MDTs are less efficient and incapable of realizing their full potential. CONCLUSION This review illustrates that the MDT model does improve diabetes treatment outcome, help prevent or reduce complications. Nevertheless, the MDT model can be a double-edged sword as poor interactions between HCPs can hamper quality patient care. The current MDT model is also based on available resources of the health system. More effort is needed to modify the MDT model to meet the changing needs of patients.
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- Hon Qin Marcus Tan
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Division of Family Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore; Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Family Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
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Williams M, Jordan A, Scott J, Jones MD. Service users' experiences of contacting NHS patient medicines helpline services: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e036326. [PMID: 32595161 PMCID: PMC7322281 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Patient medicines helpline services (PMHS) are available from some National Health Service (NHS) Trusts in the UK to provide medicines information to hospital patients and carers. To date, studies of PMHS have examined the views of service users via satisfaction surveys. This study used qualitative methods to explore service users' experiences of using a PMHS, including perceived benefits and areas for improvement. DESIGN Qualitative, using semi-structured interviews. SETTING This study was conducted across seven NHS Trusts in England. PARTICIPANTS Forty users of PMHS were individually interviewed over the telephone. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using Braun and Clarke's inductive reflexive thematic analysis. Ethical approval was obtained before study commencement. RESULTS Participants predominantly called a PMHS for themselves (82%; carers: 18%). Two main themes were generated. Theme 1: timeliness-PMHS provide support during the uncertain transition of care period from hospital to home, when patients and carers often feel vulnerable because support is less available. PMHS met service users' needs for timely and easily accessible support, and quick resolution of their issues. PMHS could be improved with staffing beyond typical work week hours, and by having staff available to answer calls instead of using an answerphone. Theme 2: PMHS are best-placed to help-PMHS were perceived as best-placed to answer enquiries that arose from hospital care. Service users felt reassured from speaking to pharmacy professionals, and PMHS were perceived as the optimal service in terms of knowledge and expertise regarding medicines-related questions. However, several participants were initially unaware that their PMHS existed. CONCLUSIONS PMHS are perceived to be a valuable means of accessing timely medicines-related support when patients and carers may be feeling particularly vulnerable. However, their availability and promotion could be improved. We recommend that providers of PMHS consider whether this is achievable, in order to better meet the needs of service users.
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- Matt Williams
- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Psychology and Centre for Pain Research, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Wildeboer AT, Stallinga HA, Roodbol PF. Validation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set for Diabetes Mellitus from nurses' perspective using the Delphi method. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:210-218. [PMID: 32420756 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1763485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose: To explore content validity of the ICF core set for Diabetes Mellitus from nurses' perspective.Materials and methods: A two-round Delphi study was conducted with nurses specialized in diabetes care, who were recruited by purposive sampling. Level of agreement on relevance of ICF categories was calculated using Item-level Content Validity Index.Results: Twenty-seven nurses judged 147 second-level ICF categories on relevance for people with Diabetes Mellitus. Agreement was reached on 65 (44.2%) categories, of which 46 were from the ICF core set for Diabetes Mellitus, 17 were from previous validation studies, and two were additional categories that were mentioned as relevant. Forty-six out of the 65 categories were derived from the component body functions and structures. No agreement was reached on 82 (55.8%) categories, of which 33 were derived from the component environmental factors.Conclusions: Content validity of the ICF core set for Diabetes Mellitus was partially supported by specialized nurses. Agreement was predominantly reached on biomedical categories. Content validity of categories derived from environmental factors received little support.Relevance: The nursing profession should be aware of a gap between the current biomedical focus and the desired biopsychosocial approach; the latter of which is recommended in chronic care.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) encourages a biopsychosocial approach in health care, and ICF core sets, such as the core set for Diabetes Mellitus, are useful in identifying the needs of patients.Content validity of the ICF core set for Diabetes Mellitus was partially supported by nurses specialized in diabetes care; agreement was predominantly reached on biomedical categories.The nursing profession should be aware of a potential gap between the current biomedical focus and a desired biopsychosocial approach, which is particularly recommended in chronic care.It is recommended that nurses take part in future revisions of ICF core sets; a multidisciplinary approach enables members to learn from each other's perspectives, including from those of patients.
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- Anita T Wildeboer
- Department of Health Sciences, section Nursing Research, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, section Nursing Research, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, section Nursing Research, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Woo B, Koh K, Zhou W, Wei Lim T, Lopez V, Tam W. Understanding the role of an advanced practice nurse through the perspectives of patients with cardiovascular disease: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:1623-1634. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Brigitte Woo
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Alice Lee Centre for Nursing StudiesClinical Research CentreNational University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
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- National University Heart Centre Singapore Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Alice Lee Centre for Nursing StudiesClinical Research CentreNational University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
- National Neuroscience Institute Singapore Singapore
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- National University Heart Centre Singapore Singapore
- Department of Medicine Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
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- College of Nursing Hubei University of Medicine Shiyan China
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Alice Lee Centre for Nursing StudiesClinical Research CentreNational University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
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Woo BFY, Zhou W, Lim TW, Tam WSW. Registered nurses' perceptions towards advanced practice nursing: A nationwide cross‐sectional study. J Nurs Manag 2019; 28:82-93. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Brigitte Fong Yeong Woo
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Clinical Research Centre Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Clinical Research Centre Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
- National Neuroscience Institute Singapore Singapore
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- National University Heart Centre Singapore Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Clinical Research Centre Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
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Hertroijs DFL, Brouwers MCGJ, Elissen AMJ, Schaper NC, Ruwaard D. Relevant patient characteristics for estimating healthcare needs according to healthcare providers and people with type 2 diabetes: a Delphi survey. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:575. [PMID: 31419980 PMCID: PMC6698036 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4371-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Recently, there has been growing interest in providing more tailored, patient-centered care for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yet it remains unclear which patient characteristics should be determined to guide such an approach. Therefore, the opinions of healthcare providers (HCP) and people with T2DM about relevant patient characteristics for estimating healthcare needs of people with T2DM were assessed and compared. Methods Two separate online Delphi studies were conducted according to the RAND-UCLA Appropriateness Method: one with HCPs (n = 22) from Dutch primary and secondary care and one with people with T2DM treated in Dutch primary care (n = 46). The relevance of patient characteristics for estimating healthcare needs, defined as the number of yearly consultations, was assessed on a 5-point Likert scale. Characteristics with a median of 4 or 5 and an interquartile range ≤ 1.5 were considered relevant with consensus. Participants were also asked to select the top 5 of most relevant patient characteristics. To determine the overall top 5, the mean relative importance score of each characteristic was calculated. Results In two Delphi rounds, 28 and 15 patient characteristics were rated by HCPs and people with T2DM, respectively. Both HCPs and people with T2DM found health-related characteristics relevant for estimating healthcare needs of people with T2DM. However, HCPs preferred to estimate healthcare needs using person- and context-related characteristics. They ranked self-efficacy as the most relevant estimator. In contrast, people with T2DM were more in favor of health-related characteristics and ranked HbA1c as the most relevant estimator. Conclusions The findings show that there is discrepancy in opinions on relevant patient characteristics for estimating healthcare needs between HCPs and people with T2DM. To achieve more tailored, patient-centered care, it is important that both groups agree on the topics to be discussed during patient consultations. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12913-019-4371-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Dorijn F L Hertroijs
- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Duboisdomein 30, 6229, GT, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Duboisdomein 30, 6229, GT, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Duboisdomein 30, 6229, GT, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Villalba C, Jaiprakash A, Donovan J, Roberts J, Crawford R. Unlocking the Value of Literature in Health Co-Design: Transforming Patient Experience Publications into a Creative and Accessible Card Tool. PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2019; 11:637-648. [PMID: 29802539 DOI: 10.1007/s40271-018-0315-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND A wealth of peer-reviewed data exists regarding people's health experience, yet practical ways of using the data to understand patients' experiences and to inform health co-design are needed. OBJECTIVE This study aims to develop an applied and pragmatic method for using patient experience literature in co-design by transforming it into an accessible and creative co-design tool. METHOD A scoping literature review of the CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and PubMed electronic databases was conducted from January 2011 through August 2016. Qualitative publications regarding the experience of living with diabetes in Australia were selected. The Results section of each paper was extracted and affinity analysis was applied to identify insights into the health experience. These insights were developed into a card tool for use in health co-design activities. RESULTS Thirteen relevant papers were identified from the review, and affinity analysis of the Results sections of these papers lead to the identification of 85 insights, from 'Shock of diagnosis' (Insight 1), to 'Delay seeking care' (Insight 9), to 'Assess the quality of care' (Insight 28), to 'Avoid or adapt habits' (Insight 78). Each insight was developed into an individual card, which included a high-level theme, insight, quote and a link back to the literature, together making up the Health Experience Insight Cards, Living with Diabetes Edition. CONCLUSIONS This was the first study to develop a method for transforming existing patient experience literature into a creative tool for health improvement. The Health Experience Insight Cards collate the diverse experiences of over 300 people living with diabetes in Australia, from 13 studies. Health improvement teams can use the 'Living with Diabetes Edition' cards or they can follow this pragmatic method to create their own cards focused on other health experiences to facilitate person-focused health improvements.
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- Clare Villalba
- Medical and Healthcare Robotics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Medical and Healthcare Robotics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- Design Lab, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Medical and Healthcare Robotics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Medical and Healthcare Robotics, Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Karimi‐Shahanjarini A, Shakibazadeh E, Rashidian A, Hajimiri K, Glenton C, Noyes J, Lewin S, Laurant M, Colvin CJ. Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of doctor-nurse substitution strategies in primary care: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 4:CD010412. [PMID: 30982950 PMCID: PMC6462850 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010412.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Having nurses take on tasks that are typically conducted by doctors (doctor-nurse substitution, a form of 'task-shifting') may help to address doctor shortages and reduce doctors' workload and human resource costs. A Cochrane Review of effectiveness studies suggested that nurse-led care probably leads to similar healthcare outcomes as care delivered by doctors. This finding highlights the need to explore the factors that affect the implementation of strategies to substitute doctors with nurses in primary care. In our qualitative evidence synthesis (QES), we focused on studies of nurses taking on tasks that are typically conducted by doctors working in primary care, including substituting doctors with nurses or expanding nurses' roles. OBJECTIVES (1) To identify factors influencing implementation of interventions to substitute doctors with nurses in primary care. (2) To explore how our synthesis findings related to, and helped to explain, the findings of the Cochrane intervention review of the effectiveness of substituting doctors with nurses. (3) To identify hypotheses for subgroup analyses for future updates of the Cochrane intervention review. SEARCH METHODS We searched CINAHL and PubMed, contacted experts in the field, scanned the reference lists of relevant studies and conducted forward citation searches for key articles in the Social Science Citation Index and Science Citation Index databases, and 'related article' searches in PubMed. SELECTION CRITERIA We constructed a maximum variation sample (exploring variables such as country level of development, aspects of care covered and the types of participants) from studies that had collected and analysed qualitative data related to the factors influencing implementation of doctor-nurse substitution and the expansion of nurses' tasks in community or primary care worldwide. We included perspectives of doctors, nurses, patients and their families/carers, policymakers, programme managers, other health workers and any others directly involved in or affected by the substitution. We excluded studies that collected data using qualitative methods but did not analyse the data qualitatively. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We identified factors influencing implementation of doctor-nurse substitution strategies using a framework thematic synthesis approach. Two review authors independently assessed the methodological strengths and limitations of included studies using a modified Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool. We assessed confidence in the evidence for the QES findings using the GRADE-CERQual approach. We integrated our findings with the evidence from the effectiveness review of doctor-nurse substitution using a matrix model. Finally, we identified hypotheses for subgroup analyses for updates of the review of effectiveness. MAIN RESULTS We included 66 studies (69 papers), 11 from low- or middle-income countries and 55 from high-income countries. These studies found several factors that appeared to influence the implementation of doctor-nurse substitution strategies. The following factors were based on findings that we assessed as moderate or high confidence.Patients in many studies knew little about nurses' roles and the difference between nurse-led and doctor-led care. They also had mixed views about the type of tasks that nurses should deliver. They preferred doctors when the tasks were more 'medical' but accepted nurses for preventive care and follow-ups. Doctors in most studies also preferred that nurses performed only 'non-medical' tasks. Nurses were comfortable with, and believed they were competent to deliver a wide range of tasks, but particularly emphasised tasks that were more health promotive/preventive in nature.Patients in most studies thought that nurses were more easily accessible than doctors. Doctors and nurses also saw nurse-doctor substitution and collaboration as a way of increasing people's access to care, and improving the quality and continuity of care.Nurses thought that close doctor-nurse relationships and doctor's trust in and acceptance of nurses was important for shaping their roles. But nurses working alone sometimes found it difficult to communicate with doctors.Nurses felt they had gained new skills when taking on new tasks. But nurses wanted more and better training. They thought this would increase their skills, job satisfaction and motivation, and would make them more independent.Nurses taking on doctors' tasks saw this as an opportunity to develop personally, to gain more respect and to improve the quality of care they could offer to patients. Better working conditions and financial incentives also motivated nurses to take on new tasks. Doctors valued collaborating with nurses when this reduced their own workload.Doctors and nurses pointed to the importance of having access to resources, such as enough staff, equipment and supplies; good referral systems; experienced leaders; clear roles; and adequate training and supervision. But they often had problems with these issues. They also pointed to the huge number of documents they needed to complete when tasks were moved from doctors to nurses. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Patients, doctors and nurses may accept the use of nurses to deliver services that are usually delivered by doctors. But this is likely to depend on the type of services. Nurses taking on extra tasks want respect and collaboration from doctors; as well as proper resources; good referral systems; experienced leaders; clear roles; and adequate incentives, training and supervision. However, these needs are not always met.
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- Akram Karimi‐Shahanjarini
- Hamadan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Public HealthMahdeieh Ave. Hamadan, IranHamadanHamadanIran
- Hamadan University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research CenterHamadanIran
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- Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Health Education and Health PromotionTehranTehranIran
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- Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Health Management and Economics, School of Public HealthPoursina AveTehranIran1417613191
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- School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Health Education and Health PromotionZanjanIran
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- Norwegian Institute of Public HealthPO Box 7004 St Olavs plassOsloNorwayN‐0130
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- Bangor UniversityCentre for Health‐Related Research, Fron HeulogBangorWalesUKLL57 2EF
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- Norwegian Institute of Public HealthPO Box 7004 St Olavs plassOsloNorwayN‐0130
- South African Medical Research CouncilHealth Systems Research UnitPO Box 19070TygerbergSouth Africa7505
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcareRadboud University Medical CenterPO Box 9101NijmegenNetherlands6500 HB
- Institute of Nursing StudiesHAN University of Applied SciencesNijmegenNetherlands
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- School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape TownDivision of Social and Behavioural SciencesCape TownSouth Africa
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Conca T, Saint-Pierre C, Herskovic V, Sepúlveda M, Capurro D, Prieto F, Fernandez-Llatas C. Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: Analysis Using Process Mining. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e127. [PMID: 29636315 PMCID: PMC5915667 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.8884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Public health in several countries is characterized by a shortage of professionals and a lack of economic resources. Monitoring and redesigning processes can foster the success of health care institutions, enabling them to provide a quality service while simultaneously reducing costs. Process mining, a discipline that extracts knowledge from information system data to analyze operational processes, affords an opportunity to understand health care processes. Objective Health care processes are highly flexible and multidisciplinary, and health care professionals are able to coordinate in a variety of different ways to treat a diagnosis. The aim of this work was to understand whether the ways in which professionals coordinate their work affect the clinical outcome of patients. Methods This paper proposes a method based on the use of process mining to identify patterns of collaboration between physician, nurse, and dietitian in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and to compare these patterns with the clinical evolution of the patients within the context of primary care. Clustering is used as part of the preprocessing of data to manage the variability, and then process mining is used to identify patterns that may arise. Results The method is applied in three primary health care centers in Santiago, Chile. A total of seven collaboration patterns were identified, which differed primarily in terms of the number of disciplines present, the participation intensity of each discipline, and the referrals between disciplines. The pattern in which the three disciplines participated in the most equitable and comprehensive manner had a lower proportion of highly decompensated patients compared with those patterns in which the three disciplines participated in an unbalanced manner. Conclusions By discovering which collaboration patterns lead to improved outcomes, health care centers can promote the most successful patterns among their professionals so as to improve the treatment of patients. Process mining techniques are useful for discovering those collaborations patterns in flexible and unstructured health care processes.
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- Tania Conca
- Computer Science Department, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Computer Science Department, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Computer Science Department, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Computer Science Department, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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Awareness of oral complications and oral hygiene habits of subjects with diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus. BALKAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.2478/bjdm-2018-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background/Aim: The aim was to evaluate Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients' awareness of their risk for oral and dental complications, to evaluate their oral health behaviors, assess their sources of related information, and to detect the influence of their awareness on oral health and dental management. Material and Methods: Total of 240 DM patients presenting to a university outpatient dental facility for routine care completed a self-administered questionnaire about demographic socioeconomic characteristics, oral health care and awareness on oral complications of DM. Dental status of each patient was recorded. Data were analyzed with Chi- square test; p was set as 0.05. Results: The patients' mean age was 52.85 years; the majority had Type 2 DM (72.1%) and 61.7% were females. Two thirds of the patients had tooth loss; 65% brushed daily and used toothpick for interproximal cleaning (35%). Only 12.9% had regular dental visits and 37.5% reported their oral health as 'poor'. DM patients rarely received guidance from their health care professionals regarding their oral health (28.3%). Even though 62.5% were aware of oral complications of DM, only 46.3% knew that oral health may affect DM. The patients with Type 1 and Type 2 DM had similar perceptions about their oral health status (p=0.15>0.05). However, insulin users were more aware of the interaction between oral health and DM (p>0.05), and were more likely to consider their oral health as 'poor' (p>0.05). Conclusions: DM patients' awareness of the effect of DM on oral health was higher than that of the effect of oral health on DM management. Medical health care providers were failing to provide the necessary information regarding these issues when compared to dentists.
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Devchand R, Nicols C, Gallivan JM, Tiktin M, Krause-Steinrauf H, Larkin M, Tuncer DM. Assessment of a National Diabetes Education Program diabetes management booklet: The GRADE experience. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2017; 29:255-263. [PMID: 28213915 DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The National Diabetes Education Program created the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life (4 Steps) booklet to help patients with diabetes learn the basics of self-management and care recommendations. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of 4 Steps on participants' diabetes management knowledge and self-efficacy in the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE). METHODS A sample of 348 adults with type 2 diabetes enrolled in GRADE was included in this analysis. Participants took a pretest, were sent home with 4 Steps, then took a posttest at their next visit. The Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to detect differences in knowledge and self-efficacy between scale scores pre- and posttest. CONCLUSIONS Analyses revealed increases in participants' diabetes management knowledge (p < .001) and self-efficacy (p < .001) from pre- to posttest. Participants who reported no formal previous diabetes education showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge scores compared to those with previous diabetes education (p < .05). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Appropriate, relevant diabetes education materials may improve self-management knowledge and self-efficacy among adults with type 2 diabetes. Providers should feel confident using 4 Steps as a resource for clinical practice.
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- National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland
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- GRADE Study Group, Endocrinology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- GRADE Coordinating Center, Biostatistics Center, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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- GRADE Study Group, Diabetes Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland
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- GRADE Coordinating Center, Biostatistics Center, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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Murad MH, Almasri J, Alsawas M, Farah W. Grading the quality of evidence in complex interventions: a guide for evidence-based practitioners. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 22:20-22. [PMID: 27932400 DOI: 10.1136/ebmed-2016-110577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Evidence-based practitioners who want to apply evidence from complex interventions to the care of their patients are often challenged by the difficulty of grading the quality of this evidence. Using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach and an illustrative example, we propose a framework for evaluating the quality of evidence that depends on obtaining feedback from the evidence user (eg, guideline panel) to inform: (1) proper framing of the question, (2) judgements about directness and consistency of evidence and (3) the need for additional contextual and qualitative evidence. Using this framework, different evidence users and based on their needs would consider the same evidence as high, moderate, low or very low.
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- M Hassan Murad
- Evidence-based Practice Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Evidence-based Practice Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Evidence-based Practice Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Evidence-based Practice Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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