Self-management of type 2 diabetes in gulf cooperation council countries: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to systematically review intervention studies on self-management of type 2 diabetes in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to determine the most effective self-management strategies for individuals with type 2 diabetes in this region.

Methods

A search strategy was developed using multiple databases: Medline and Embase (via Ovid), CINAHL (via EBSCO), and PubMed. Study and intervention characteristics, intervention structure, content, cultural adaptation, and outcomes were extracted from the included studies. To be included in the review the studies should have met the following criteria: have examined the effectiveness of at least one intervention involving a type 2 DSME programme, have involved participants over 18 years old diagnosed with type 2 d

SUBMITTER: Al Slamah T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5726716 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature