Process evaluation protocol of a cluster randomised trial for a scalable solution for delivery of Diabetes Self-Management Education in Thailand (DSME-T).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major global challenge, including for Thai policy-makers, as an estimated 4 million people in Thailand (population 68 million) have this condition. Premature death and disability due to diabetes are primarily due to complications which can be prevented by good risk factor control. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programmes provide patients with diabetes with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage their disease. Currently, a trial is being conducted in Thailand to evaluate the effectiveness, defined as HbA1c<7 at 12 months after enrolment, of a culturally tailored DSME in Thailand. A process evaluation can provide further interpretation of the results from complex interventions as well as insight into the success

SUBMITTER: Papachristou Nadal I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8663077 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature