Development of a Complex Intervention for Effective Management of Type 2 Diabetes in a Developing Country.

ABSTRACT: There has been little focus on designing tailored diabetes management strategies in developing countries. The aim of this study is to develop a theory-driven, tailored and context-specific complex intervention for the effective management of type 2 diabetes at a tertiary care setting of a developing country. We conducted interviews and focus groups with patients, health professionals, and policymakers and undertook thematic analysis to identify gaps in diabetes management. The results of our previously completed systematic review informed data collection. We used the United Kingdom Medical Research Council framework to guide the development of the intervention. Results comprised 48 interviews, two focus groups with 11 participants and three co-design panels with 24 participants. We identif

SUBMITTER: Desse TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8911192 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature