Barriers and Facilitators to the Initiation of Injectable Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Initiation of injectable therapies in type 2 diabetes (T2D) is often delayed, however the reasons why are not fully understood.

Methods

A mixed methods study performed in sequential phases. Phase 1: focus groups with people with T2D (injectable naïve [n = 12] and experienced [n = 5]) and healthcare professionals (HCPs; nurses [n = 5] and general practitioners (GPs) [n = 7]) to understand their perceptions of factors affecting initiation of injectables. Phase 2: video-captured GP consultations (n = 18) with actor-portrayed patient scenarios requiring T2D treatment escalation to observe the initiation in the clinical setting. Phase 3: HCP surveys (n = 87) to explore external validity of the themes identified in a larger sample.

Results

Focus groups identifi

SUBMITTER: de Lusignan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9500132 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature