A narrative systematic review of factors affecting diabetes prevention in primary care settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes is impacting millions of people globally; however, many future cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes and interventions. Primary care is an important setting for diabetes prevention, for at-risk populations, because it is a patient's primary point of contact with the health care system and professionals can provide lifestyle counselling and support, as well as monitoring health outcomes. These are all essential elements for diabetes prevention for at-risk adults.

Aim

To understand the factors related to the delivery and uptake of type 2 diabetes prevention interventions within primary care in higher income countries.

Methods

For this narrative systematic review, we combined qualitative and quantitative studies of diabetes preventio

SUBMITTER: Messina J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5439678 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature