[Functional insulin therapy courses adapted to the patient's reality]

Area of Science:

• Diabetology
• Patient Education
• Chronic Disease Management

Context:

• Therapeutic education originated in diabetology, where patients are key decision-makers.
• Self-monitoring and patient-led innovations, like R. K. Bernstein's basal-bolus technique, influenced early diabetes care.
• Experiential approaches have been adapted to simplify patient self-management and address uncertainty.

Purpose:

• To introduce the ASKAR method as a framework for developing patient teaching-learning sequences.
• To highlight the importance of patient experience in managing chronic diseases.
• To provide a structured approach for enhancing patient self-management skills.

Summary:

• The ASKAR method, derived from therapeutic education principles in diabetology, provides a structured approach to patient learning.
• It focuses on five key components of patient experience: Action, Situation, Knowledge, Attitude, and Resource (ASKAR).
• This method aims to improve patients' ability to manage uncertainty in chronic conditions.

Impact:

• Facilitates improved patient self-management and decision-making in chronic diseases.
• Offers a practical framework for healthcare professionals to design effective patient education programs.
• Enhances patient capacity to cope with and navigate the complexities of living with a chronic condition.