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 .
The Cochrane Collaboration’s tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials
Flaws in the design , conduct , analysis , and reporting of r and omised trials can cause the effect of an intervention to be underestimated or overestimated . The Cochrane Collaboration ’s tool for assessing risk of bias aims to make the process clearer and more
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 .