Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes, the Diabetes Conversation Map™ program significantly improved knowledge retention, self-management behaviors, and self-efficacy compared to standard diabetes education, though it was associated with no notable adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with type 2 diabetes enrolled in outpatient diabetes clinics in Egypt. |
| Intervention | The Diabetes Conversation Map™ program, a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) tool designed to improve patient knowledge and self-management. |
| Comparison | Standard diabetes education provided in the usual care setting. |
| Outcome | The Diabetes Conversation Map™ program led to significant enhancements in diabetes knowledge retention, improved self-management practices, and increased self-efficacy scores compared to standard education. No adverse effects were reported. |
Source: Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, et al. “Impact of the Diabetes Conversation Map™ Program on Knowledge Retention, Self-Management, and Self-Efficacy Among Diabetic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Read article here.
