Format of Patient Education for Different Sociodemographic Groups

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Questionnaire study to investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery, for patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease

Detailed Description
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An anonymous questionnaire will be used to collect basic demographic data for patients with the conditions of interest, in addition to information about their preferences for the format in which they receive patient education information. This data will be statistically analysed to address the primary and secondary outcomes of the study: To investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery. To identify reasons for preference of patient education delivery, and whether these are associated with sociodemographic factors. To assess the distribution of sociodemographic factors from participants who prefer online education, in order to identify whether preference for online education is associated with particular sociodemographic factors.

Official Title
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The Influence of Socio-demographic Characteristics on the Preferred Format of Patient Education Delivery in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus or Cardiovascular Disease: a Questionnaire Study

Conditions
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Type2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 years or over. Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (defined as heart disease, peripheral vascular disease or stroke) or Type 2 diabetes Has not already completed the questionnaire Able and willing to complete questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: Participant unable or unwilling to complete questionnaire Under the age of 18 Not diagnosed with any of the conditions of interest Participant has already completed the questionnaire Unable to communicate (assisted or otherwise) in written English

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Patients<br>All patients with type 2 diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease who will complete the questionnaire | Other: Questionnaire<br>* Anonymous questionnaire collecting basic sociodemographic data about the participant and information regarding their preferences for the method of delivery format of patient education information<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effect of sociodemographic characteristics | To investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery. | 9 Months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reasons for preferences | To identify reasons for preference of patient education delivery, and whether these are associated with sociodemographic factors. | 9 months | 
| Preference for online | To assess the distribution of sociodemographic factors from participants who prefer online education, in order to identify whether preference for online education is associated with particular sociodemographic factors. | 9 months |