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Published on: June 11, 2012
Effectiveness of a pharmacist-led, community group-based education programme in enhancing diabetes management: A
Kamarudin Ahmad1, Lawrence Anchah2, Chuo Yew Ting3
1Miri Hospital and Clinical Research Center Miri, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Aims:
This study presents a protocol for the Pharmacy Integrated Community Care (PICC) program, meticulously designed to enhance Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and augment knowledge about diabetes mellitus (DM) among individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in the Sarawak State of Malaysia.
Methods:
From 1 May to December 31, 2023, a prospective, multicenter, parallel-design randomised controlled trial will be conducted with two groups, each consisting of 47 participants. The intervention group will receive a structured, four-session group-based program guided by experienced pharmacists, focusing on medication adherence and diabetes management. The control group will follow the standard Diabetes Mellitus Adherence Clinic program. The primary outcomes of this study encompass enhancements in knowledge regarding diabetes medication management and adherence, followed by subsequent changes in HbA1c levels.
Conclusions:
The successful implementation of the PICC program holds promise for enhancing health outcomes in the T2DM population, potentially leading to more effective diabetes management initiatives and better health practices in the community.
Trial Registration Clinicaltrialsgov Identifier:
NCT05106231.
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