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Diabetes Management after a Therapeutic Education Program: A Qualitative Study.
Rocío Romero-Castillo1, Manuel Pabón-Carrasco1, Nerea Jiménez-Picón1
1Centro Universitario de Enfermería de Cruz Roja, Universidad de Sevilla, Avenida de la Cruz Roja, nº 1, 41009 Seville, Spain.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 27, 2022
Summary
Type 1 diabetes patients improved glycemic control and self-management after a structured education program. The program enhanced patient satisfaction and demonstrated physical and psychosocial benefits of diabetes self-care training.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Education
Background:
- Structured education programs are crucial for insulin-treated patients to improve self-management.
- Assessing patient perception and adherence post-intervention is vital for optimizing diabetes care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perception and adherence of type 1 diabetes patients to management recommendations after a therapeutic education program.
- To understand the impact of structured education on self-care behaviors and patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative study employing semi-structured, in-depth interviews.
- Inductive qualitative content analysis of transcribed interviews from 18 type 1 diabetes mellitus patients.
- Participant recruitment occurred between February and April 2022, adhering to Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.
Main Results:
- Patients reported improved glycemic control following participation in the therapeutic education program.
- Some patients acknowledged that the complexity of type 1 diabetes and its complications caused stress and anxiety, impacting daily life.
- Interviews revealed that the program positively influenced patients' work and interpersonal relationships.
Conclusions:
- The majority of patients expressed high satisfaction with the program's organization, involved professionals, and content.
- Therapeutic education programs demonstrate significant physical and psychosocial benefits for patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Structured self-care training empowers patients, leading to better diabetes management and quality of life.
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