Efficacy of DiaLife, an education program for relatives of adult patients with diabetes - study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has been increasing over recent decades. In Germany, the prevalence for DM type 1 and type 2 in adults is estimated at about 7.7%. Hence, diabetes has to be classified as a serious public health concern. Being diagnosed with DM and facing possible sequelae might have a negative impact on patients' mental and physical well-being. However, diabetes not only affects patients themselves, but also their close relatives. To improve the quality of life for patients and relatives alike, the German Association of Diabetes Nurses and Education experts (VDBD) elaborated the first education program tailor-made for relatives of diabetes patients. This article describes the concept and design of the trial evaluating the efficacy of this

SUBMITTER: Bernard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6704511 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature