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ArticleDiabetology international2017

Nurse-led theory-based educational intervention improves glycemic and metabolic parameters in South Asian patients with type II diabetes: a randomized controlled trial.

Badriya Al Lenjawi, Hashim Mohamed, Paul Amuna, Francis Zotor, Maen D Abou Ziki

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Badriya Al Lenjawi1Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Hashim Mohamed1Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Paul Amuna3School of Science, University of Greenwich, Kent, UK.
Francis Zotor3School of Science, University of Greenwich, Kent, UK.
Maen D Abou Ziki2Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

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objectiveThis study assessed whether a structured nurse-led diabetes educational program underpinned by the theories of the health belief model, change in locus of control, and patient empowerment is effective in improving glycemic and metabolic parameters among South Asians with type II diabetes compared to regular outpatient care.

methodsThis was a parallel-group randomized trial in South Asian adult patients with type II diabetes living in Qatar. 460 subjects were randomized to a nurse-led, group-based diabetes educational program (

resultsAfter 12 months, 290 patients completed the study. Subjects in the intervention group had statistically significant improvements in HbA1c (-0.55 %,

conclusionThe inclusion of South Asian patients with type II diabetes in a structured, theory-based diabetes educational program that is led by nurses improves glycemic and metabolic parameters after 12 months.

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DiabetesEducationNurse-led intervention

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PMCPMC6224927

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