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Training clinicians to facilitate diabetes group visits
Moe Ameri1, Layla Abdul Jabbar1, Stephanie Kim2
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
BMC Medical Education
|February 25, 2025
Summary
A new training program successfully equipped clinicians to lead diabetes group visits, significantly improving their knowledge and satisfaction. The program utilized evidence-based, low-cost medication algorithms for better patient management in community clinics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Diabetes Management
- Community Health
Background:
- Managing diabetes in community clinics is challenging.
- Diabetes group visits offer a potential solution.
- Clinician training is needed for effective group visit facilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop and assess a training program for clinicians.
- Equip learners with skills for facilitating diabetes group visits.
Main Methods:
- Used the ADDIE model for a 3-hour virtual training program.
- Included group visit facilitation and 1:1 patient encounter strategies.
- Developed low-cost medication algorithms based on evidence-based guidelines.
Main Results:
- High clinician recruitment and participation.
- Significant knowledge improvement (46.36% to 92.95%, p < 0.001).
- Learners reported high satisfaction with training content and relevance.
Conclusions:
- Successfully developed and implemented a diabetes group visit training program.
- Demonstrated significant knowledge gains and positive learner feedback.
- Low-cost medication algorithms were a valuable resource for clinicians.
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