Effective primary care management of type 2 diabetes for indigenous populations: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indigenous peoples in high income countries are disproportionately affected by Type 2 Diabetes. Socioeconomic disadvantages and inadequate access to appropriate healthcare are important contributors.

Objectives

This systematic review investigates effective designs of primary care management of Type 2 Diabetes for Indigenous adults in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. Primary outcome was change in mean glycated haemoglobin. Secondary outcomes were diabetes-related hospital admission rates, treatment compliance, and change in weight or Body Mass Index.

Methods

Included studies were critically appraised using Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal checklists. A mixed-method systematic review was undertaken. Quantitative findings were compared b

SUBMITTER: Chopra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9648771 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature