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Diabetes em Dia Program: acceptability and feasibility of the proposal
Maria Meimei Brevidelli1, Edvane Birelo Lopes De Domenico2, Gilcelli Vascom Girotto Rodrigues3
1Instituto de Ciências de Saúde, Universidade Paulista - UNIP São Paulo (SP), Brazil. E-mail: maria.brevidelli@docente.unip.br UNIP São Paulo (SP) Brazil maria.brevidelli@docente.unip.br.
Revista Cuidarte
|September 24, 2025
Summary
The Diabetes em Dia Program shows promise for type 2 diabetes self-management education. While professionals found it suitable and effective, implementation requires significant workflow adjustments.
Area of Science:
- Diabetes Care
- Health Education
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Contemporary diabetes management prioritizes patient education for self-care.
- Type 2 diabetes requires effective educational strategies for improved patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the acceptability and feasibility of the proposed 'Diabetes em Dia Program' for type 2 diabetes self-management.
- The program is tailored for outpatients at a private hospital in São Paulo, Brazil.
Main Methods:
- An evaluation study of a complex intervention proposal.
- Health professionals assessed the program using a semantic differential scale for acceptability and feasibility.
- Consensus was defined as ≥ 89% agreement.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on the program's suitability, understandability, acceptability, and effectiveness for type 2 diabetes management.
- The program was perceived as low-risk, requiring minimal resources and supervision.
- No consensus emerged on overall assessment, effort, time, ease of application, human resources, or cost-effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Health professionals recognized the program's value and positive potential for diabetes self-management.
- Significant changes in work processes are necessary for successful implementation.
- Barriers to implementation were identified despite favorable acceptability assessments.
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