Summary:
In elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the pharmacist-led SUGAR Handshake educational intervention significantly improved adherence to hypoglycaemia-prevention practices and participant engagement compared to usual outpatient care, though it was associated with implementation challenges including age-related conditions, declining health, and psychological stress.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Elderly adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending outpatient clinics in a Jordanian hospital. |
| Intervention | The SUGAR Handshake – a pharmacist-led educational program designed to prevent hypoglycaemia through counselling, diary usage, and self-monitoring of blood glucose. |
| Comparison | Usual care received at the outpatient clinic without structured pharmacist-led education. |
| Outcome | High intervention fidelity (98.11% completion rate); 100% reach among enrolled participants; high adherence to diaries (88.07 ± 9.33 days) and fasting blood glucose monitoring (77.97 ± 18.87 measurements); described as informative and easy to follow. Key facilitators included pharmacist trust and social support; barriers involved aging-related health limitations and psychological stress. |
Source: Almomani, Huda Y., et al. “The SUGAR handshake intervention to prevent hypoglycaemia in elderly people with type 2 diabetes: process evaluation within a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.” Read article here.
