Effects of a comprehensive structured patient education intervention on disease-related knowledge and behaviour change among people living with type 2 diabetes in the Philippines

Maria Rosan Trani, Imelda Bilocura, Shazna Bersabal, Rhea Karla Panilagao, Bj Rosos Toledo, Eduardo Garrido,Crystal Aultman,Paul Oh,Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi

FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES(2024)

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Introduction Addressing the ongoing needs of individuals with diabetes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like the Philippines, requires a focus on regular follow-ups with healthcare teams, adherence to healthy behaviors, and effective patient education to prevent long-term complications. The aim of this study was to ascertain the impact of a comprehensive educational program for those living with diabetes in the Philippines. Methods In a prospective study, a convenience sample of patients living with diabetes attending a cardiac rehabilitation or an outpatient diabetes clinic in the Philippines received a 12-week education intervention. Participants completed surveys at pre- and post-intervention assessing disease-related knowledge, health literacy, dietary habits, and tobacco use. Physical activity was measured by steps taken per day using wearable devices and by self-report of minutes of moderate or vigorous-intensity exercise per week. Satisfaction with the educational materials was also evaluated by a survey composed of Likert-type scale and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics, paired t-tests or chi-square were used for data analysis. Results Overall, 184 individuals living with diabetes type 2 (mean age = 54.4 +/- 12.4, 32% female) completed both assessments. There was significant improvement in disease-related knowledge (p < 0.001), daily steps measured by a wearable device and self-reported minutes of moderate/vigorous-intensity exercise (p < 0.001), and the number of fruit and vegetable servings consumed per day (p = 0.001). No significant changes were observed in health literacy levels. One participant stopped using tobacco at post-education. Educational materials were highly satisfactory to participants. Lack of time, family responsibilities, and poor internet access were the main barriers to learning reported by participants. Suggestions to improve the education provided included assessment of information needs at the start of the education, having short summaries about the topics, follow-ups post-intervention, and inviting family members to sessions. Discussion Results of this study demonstrated the positive effects a comprehensive structured patient education intervention on disease-related knowledge and behaviour changes among people living with type 2 diabetes in the Philippines.
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diabetes mellitus type 2,patient education as topic,health knowledge,attitudes and practice,behavior change,Philippines
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