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ArticleBMC primary care2025

Enhancement of shared decision-making competencies in diabetes care using the BOPPPS model: a training program design for general practitioners.

Hongyan Song, Panpan Feng, Kai Lin, Xiaoning Han, Xiting Wang, Mi Yao

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Hongyan SongDepartment of General Practice, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
Panpan FengDepartment of General Practice, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China.
Kai LinFamily Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China.
Xiaoning HanDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
Xiting WangDepartment of Geriatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
Mi YaoDepartment of General Practice, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China. mi.yao@bjmu.edu.cn.

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the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant number: 72304005
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backgroundDiabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. China has the highest number of diabetic cases worldwide. However, diabetes mellitus is associated with poor awareness, treatment, and control rates. Thus, strategies such as shared decision-making (SDM) are needed to improve diabetes management. In China, SDM training tailored for general practitioners (GPs) is limited, hindering its clinical application. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a diabetes-specific SDM training program for Chinese GPs to increase their communication and decision-making skills in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) care.

methodsTen GPs from Xicheng District, Beijing, participated in the program. The curriculum, which focused on reflective learning theory, was structured using the BOPPPS model (Bridge-in, Objective, Pre-assessment, Participatory Learning, Post-assessment, Summary) in a 4-session (160-min) training program and incorporated group discussions, role-playing, case analyses, and decision aids. Training effectiveness was assessed using quantitative methods (writing tests, role-playing evaluations, and surveys) and qualitative focus group interviews. Statistical and thematic analyses were performed using SPSS and NVivo, respectively.

resultsThe test scores after training were significantly higher than those before training (p = 0.028). Role-playing assessments demonstrated that most participants mastered SDM core elements. Moreover, survey assessments indicated high levels of satisfaction and perceived practicality of the training. Qualitative feedback revealed enhanced attitudes, knowledge, and skills with positive impacts on clinical practice. The participants recommended increasing case complexity, optimizing scheduling, and establishing feedback mechanisms for further refinement.

conclusionThis SDM training program effectively improved the competencies of GPs in diabetes care, offering a novel educational framework for T2DM management. Although this study has several limitations (small sample size and single-city focus), it provides a foundation for scaling up training, evaluating long-term outcomes, and refining curricula to enhance diabetes care quality and patient health outcomes as a pilot study.

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Decision Making, SharedDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2General PractitionersAdultChinaClinical CompetenceCommunicationCurriculumFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedBOPPPS modelDiabetes careGeneral practitionersShared decision-makingTraining program

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PMCPMC12512814

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