Diabetes self-management education (DSME) for older persons in Western countries: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic health condition affecting millions globally. Diabetes is a growing concern among aging societies, with its prevalence increasing among those aged 65 and above. Enabling disease self-management via relevant education is part of high-quality care to improve health outcomes and minimize complications for individuals living with diabetes. Successful diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs usually require tailoring for the intended audience; however, there is limited literature about the preferences of older persons in Western countries concerning DSME. As such, a broad overview of DSME for older persons was an identified need. To map the available evidence on DSME for persons aged 65 years and older in Western countries, the JBI methodology

SUBMITTER: Camargo-Plazas P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10411808 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature