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Self-Management Education for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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Norris, Susan L., Lau, Joseph, Smith, S. Jay, Schmid, Christopher H., Engelgau, Michael M.·2002·Diabetes Care

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OBJECTIVE—To evaluate the efficacy of self-management education on GHb in adults with type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—We searched for English language trials in Medline (1980–1999), Cinahl (1982–1999), and the Educational Resources Information Center database (ERIC) (1980–1999), and we manually searched review articles, journals with highest topic relevance, and reference lists of included articles. Studies were included if they were randomized controlled trials that were published in the English language, tested the effect of self-management education on adults with type 2 diabetes, and reported extractable data on the effect of treatment on GHb. A total of 31 studies of 463 initially identified articles met selection criteria. We computed net change in GHb, stratified by follow-up interval, tested for trial heterogeneity, and calculated pooled effects sizes using random effects models. We examined the effect of baseline GHb, follow-up interval, and intervention characteristics on GHb. RESULTS—On average, the intervention decreased GHb by 0.76% (95% CI 0.34–1.18) more than the control group at immediate follow-up; by 0.26% (0.21% increase - 0.73% decrease) at 1–3 months of follow-up; and by 0.26% (0.05–0.48) at ≥4 months of follow-up. GHb decreased more with additional contact time between participant and educator; a decrease of 1% was noted for every additional 23.6 h (13.3–105.4) of contact. CONCLUSIONS—Self-management education improves GHb levels at immediate follow-up, and increased contact time increases the effect. The benefit declines 1–3 months after the intervention ceases, however, suggesting that learned behaviors change over time. Further research is needed to develop interventions effective in maintaining long-term glycemic control.

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Norris, S. L., Lau, J., Smith, S. J., Schmid, C. H., & Engelgau, M. M.
Affiliations
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
  • Tufts University (US)
Venue
Diabetes Care
Published
2002-07-01
Volume
25
Issue
7
Pages
1159-1171
ISSN
  • 0149-5992 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-5548
OpenAlex
W2092783195
Cited by
1,750
References
80
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FWCI
19.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Diabetes Care (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
Keywords
self-management education, type 2 diabetes, HbA1c, glycemic control, contact time, intervention duration
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Blood Glucose, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Ethnicity, Health Personnel, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Life Style, Middle Aged, Patient Education as Topic, Self Care, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Databases, Factual

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