The pooled main outcomes by r and om-effects model showed significant improvements in HbA1c , self-efficacy , and diabetes knowledge , but not in BMI .
As for quality of life , no conclusions can be drawn as the pooled outcome became the opposite with reduced heterogeneity after one study was excluded .
No significant publication bias was found in the main outcomes .
AIM To synthesize the effects of theory-based self-management educational interventions on patients with type 2 diabetes ( T2DM ) in r and omized controlled trials .
BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic disease causing complications that put a heavy burden on society and reduce the quality of life of patients .
Good self-management of diabetes can prevent complications and improve the quality of life of T2DM patients .
Patients' perspectives on diabetes health care education.
Living with Type 2 diabetes requires that patients develop a range of competencies that allow them to take greater control over the treatment of their disease . This requires education that promotes health whilst respecting individuals ' self-perceived needs and voluntary choices . Whilst such a concept is not new in the field of diabetes , health professionals are still struggling with how to administer it successfully . This paper presents the findings of a research trial of a theoretically constructed educational intervention . It focuses on the patients ' perspectives of what they valued about the intervention which was found to be clinical ly effective over a short-term period only . Limitations to maintaining effects were associated with a number of factors . The study found that whilst patients can be educated toward greater autonomy , not all health professionals are ready to work in partnership with them . It highlighted the importance of clinical staff not only gaining a better underst and ing of diabetes management , but also of the theoretical principles underlying patient empowerment . This paper outlines these principles and shows how they were synthesized to produce a framework for informing practice . Patients ' views are utilized to provide guidelines for improving the outcomes of patient education
The pooled main outcomes by r and om-effects model showed significant improvements in HbA1c , self-efficacy , and diabetes knowledge , but not in BMI .
As for quality of life , no conclusions can be drawn as the pooled outcome became the opposite with reduced heterogeneity after one study was excluded .
No significant publication bias was found in the main outcomes .
AIM To synthesize the effects of theory-based self-management educational interventions on patients with type 2 diabetes ( T2DM ) in r and omized controlled trials .
BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic disease causing complications that put a heavy burden on society and reduce the quality of life of patients .
Good self-management of diabetes can prevent complications and improve the quality of life of T2DM patients .