Comparison of education group strategies and home visits in type 2 diabetes mellitus: clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

to compare the adherence and empowerment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus for self-care practices and glycemic control in group education strategies and home visits.

Method

Clinical trial with ten randomized clusters, performed with 238 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus distributed in group education, home visit, and control group. Socio-demographic data, glycated hemoglobin and those obtained from the self-care and empowerment questionnaires were collected. Statistical analysis was performed separately by educational strategy.

Results

the mean age of the patients was 57.8 years old (SD = 9.4 years old), with a predominantly female participation (66.4%). Both strategies presented similar results regarding adherence to self-care practices and pa

SUBMITTER: Santos JCD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5738960 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature