Patient education models for diabetes

Barriers to Effective Diabetes Self-Management Education

Introduction: Self-management education is the key component of diabetes care. Furthermore, high levels of patient non-compliance or non-adherence to the treatment regimen suggest that patient education for self-management is faced with some shortcomings. This study aimed to identify barriers to effective diabetes self-management education. Methods: This is a traditional review of published st...

Assessing the Readability of Patient Education Materials about Diabetes Available in Shiraz Health Centers

Introduction: Patient education materials are one of the important factors to improve the health literacy of patients with chronic diseases like diabetes and are employed in order to develop self-care skills. These materials will meet such objectives if they are understandable by their audiences. Hence, the aim of present study was to evaluate the readability of educational resources published ...

Guidance on the use of patient-education models for diabetes

The effect of patient education through social media on the level of anxiety associated with Covid-19 in patients with diabetes: A single-blind clinical trial

Background and Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous psychological problems, especially anxiety, in patients with diabetes as a group with increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Patient education in this area can be a good way to reduce the psychological burden of these patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of patient education through social media on the COVID-19-r...

Fasting and diabetes from a local and global perspective- commentary

  Fasting is a common practice among people with diabetes (PWD). As healthcare providers we are in a position to assist those who choose to fast to manage their diabetes effectively. Diabetes self-management education for PWD is needed both prior and during the time of fasting to best metabolic control.  

Comparing the Effect of Patient-Centered and Family-Centered Education on Quality of life and HBA1C Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

 Background and purpose: Low quality of life and complications of high blood sugar are among the problems of patients with diabetes. This study aimed to compare the effect of patient-centered education and family-centered education on quality of life and HBA1C in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: A clinical trial was performed in diabetic patients in Rafsanjan Diabetes Clin...