Applying the Stages of Change model to Type 2 diabetes care in Trinidad: a randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To improve glycaemic control among Type 2 diabetics using patient-physician consultations guided by the Stages of Change (SOC) model.

Design and methods

A randomised trial was conducted. After ensuring concealment of allocation, Type 2 diabetics were randomly assigned to receive the intervention or the control. The intervention consisted of identifying each patient's Stage of Change for managing their diabetes by diet, exercise and medications, and applying personalised, stage-specific care during the patient-physician consultations based on the SOC model. Patients in the control group received routine care. The variables of interest were effect on glycaemic control (measured by the difference in HbA1c levels) and patients' readiness to change (measured by identify

SUBMITTER: Partapsingh VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3219566 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature