Summary:
In patients with type 2 diabetes attending selected tertiary hospitals in Southwest Nigeria,
a print-based educational intervention (leaflet) significantly improved self-care practices
compared to routine diabetes education alone, though no major side effects were reported.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients with type 2 diabetes receiving care at selected tertiary hospitals in Southwest Nigeria. |
| Intervention | Print-based educational intervention delivered as leaflets aimed at enhancing self-care practices. |
| Comparison | Routine diabetes education without supplemental print-based materials. |
| Outcome | The print-based educational intervention significantly improved patients’ self-care practices related to diabetes management. No significant adverse effects were reported. |
Source: Bukola Beatrice Howells, et al. “Assessing the effectiveness of print-based educational intervention on self-care practices among type 2 diabetes patients in selected tertiary hospitals in Southwest, Nigeria.” Read article here.
