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Janice M S Lopez1, Bozena J Katic2, Marcy Fitz-Randolph2
1Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, 1000 US Route 202 South, Raritan, NJ, 08869, USA. JMLopez@its.jnj.com.
BMC Endocrine Disorders
|July 20, 2016
Summary
Low participation in diabetes management programs highlights the need for better patient engagement. Patients with type 2 diabetes prefer diet/weight loss support from healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Engagement
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management programs improve glycemic control but have low participation.
- Provider reimbursement is increasingly tied to patient-centered outcomes, emphasizing the need for program engagement.
- Understanding patient preferences is crucial for enhancing participation in diabetes self-management support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient perspectives on diabetes management support.
- To assess the utilization of various diabetes management programs.
- To identify factors influencing patient engagement in T2DM self-management.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase mixed-methods study involving qualitative interviews and an online survey.
- Adult US members of PatientsLikeMe® participated.
- 294 participants reported on diabetes goals and preferences for self-management support programs.
Main Results:
- 65% of respondents were not in any program; most aimed for diet improvement, weight loss, and stable blood glucose.
- Clinic/hospital-based programs were most utilized (51%) among participants.
- Diet/weight-loss support (62%) and healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, dietitians) were preferred support types and sources.
Conclusions:
- Low participation in T2DM self-management programs necessitates strategies to boost patient engagement.
- Identified patient preferences for support types and formats can guide program design.
- Findings offer insights to improve patient engagement and design more effective diabetes management programs.
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