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ArticleBMC primary care2022

Family doctors' attitudes toward peer support programs for type 2 diabetes and/or coronary artery disease: an exploratory survey among German practitioners.

K Majjouti, L Küppers, A Thielmann, M Redaélli, F Vitinius, C Funke, I van der Arend, L Pilic, M Hessbrügge, S Stock and 2 more

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K MajjoutiInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany.
L KüppersInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany.
A ThielmannInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany.
M RedaélliInstitute for Health Economics and Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
F VitiniusDepartment of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
C FunkeInstitute of General Practice, Heinrich-Heine-University of Düsseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany.
I van der ArendTeaching Area General Medicine RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
L PilicInstitute of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
M HessbrüggeInstitute for General Medicine, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.
S StockInstitute for Health Economics and Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
B WeltermannInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany.
D WildInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany. dorothea.wild@ukbonn.de.
University Hospital Bonn · DEUniversity Hospital Cologne · DEHeinrich Heine University Düsseldorf · DERWTH Aachen University · DEUniversity of Duisburg-Essen · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundType 2 diabetes (T2D) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are chronic illnesses where adherence to a healthy lifestyle is crucial. If organisational and cultural factors are well managed, Peer support programs (PSP) can improve self-management, quality of life, and health outcomes. In preparation for launching a PSP, we surveyed family doctors (FD) about their attitudes toward such a program and about potential barriers, and facilitators.

methodsIn March 2020 we surveyed 896 FDs from five university teaching practice networks in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany, via an anonymous web-based survey. The questionnaire addressed details of PSPs, including suitable patients and FDs'role. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics; qualitative material underwent content analysis by two researchers.

resultsA total of 165 FDs responded (response rate: 18.4%), 97% were practice owners. Respondents viewed PSPs positively (T2D: 92.0%, CAD 89.9%), especially for patients with poor self-structuring (82.7%), low motivation (76.3%) and few social contacts (67.6%). On average, FDs were able to identify 4.0 ± 3.2 patients as potential group leaders. Major facilitators reported included motivation by peers (92.5%), exercise (79.1%), and social contacts (70.1%). Waning interest over time (73.1%) and poor motivation (70.9%) were considered barriers. The majority of FDs would recommend PSPs to their patients (89.5%). They considered such a program a valuable addition to current care (79.7%). The percentage of FDs' who expected long-term benefits for their workload was relatively low (37.6%).

conclusionsIn an exploratory survey among German FDs on PSPs, respondents viewed PSPs as a valuable add-on for T2D and CAD patients, while not expecting a positive impact on their workload. Communication with FDs on PSPs may need to highlight anticipated implementation outcomes such as benefits of PSPs to the practice.

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Coronary Artery DiseaseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2HumansPhysicians, FamilyQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesCoronary artery diseaseHealth behaviour changePatient empowermentPeer-educationPeer support programPrimary careSelf-managementType 2 diabetes

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