Summary:
In patients with comorbid hypertension and diabetes, an interdisciplinary collaborative care model combined with family empowerment based on the COM-B model significantly improved blood pressure and glucose control, as well as psychosocial adaptation compared to routine care, though it was associated with no major reported side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients diagnosed with comorbid hypertension and diabetes mellitus. |
| Intervention | Interdisciplinary collaborative care model (ICCM) combined with family empowerment (FE), utilizing the COM-B behavioral framework to enhance clinical management and psychosocial support. |
| Comparison | Routine clinical care without structured family empowerment or COM-B model-based interventions. |
| Outcome | Significant improvements observed in blood pressure control, glycemic management, psychosocial adaptation, health behavior, emotional coping, and care satisfaction. No major adverse effects reported. |
Source: Wu, Junxia, et al. “Interdisciplinary collaborative care model combined with family empowerment in patients with comorbid hypertension and diabetes: A study on blood pressure/glucose control and psychosocial adaptation based on the COM-B model.” Read article here.
