Development of pictograms for patients with diabetes at a teaching hospital in northern Sri Lanka – A pilot study

Purpose: Diabetes is a noncommunicable disease with rapid increase of prevalence in low- and middle-income countries during the last decade. Pictograms can be utilized to convey information regarding management diabetes. This study was conducted develop evaluate comprehension level pictograms lifestyle modifications medication use Methods: A mixed-method through two phases which included Delphi technique pilot study. Systematic sampling used select 288 participants. Nineteen were developed they evaluated for their by diabetic patients attending teaching hospital northern Sri Lanka. The criterion acceptance pictogram at least 85% participants correctly interpreting pictogram. Microsoft Excel 2019 analyse data descriptive statistics present data. Results: Out 19, 18 interpreted (more than 85%) patients. representing prevention hypoglycaemic attacks not most Conclusion: could effectively usage Further studies are needed among other parts