Clinical trial NCT06807333: Transforming Diabetes Care: Pharmacist-Led Education and Its Impact on Patient Knowledge, Self-Management, and Health Outcomes
Official title: Transforming Diabetes Care: Pharmacist-Led Education and Its Impact on Patient Knowledge, Self-Management, and Health Outcomes
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus
Keywords: Pharmacist
Patient Knowledge
Self-Management
Health Outcome
HbA1c
Lead sponsor: Shifa International Hospital
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-02-04
Enrollment: 385
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 60
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Brief summary: This interventional study is to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led education on diabetic patients' knowledge, self-management, and overall health outcomes. Participants in this study will attend pharmacist-led educational sessions designed to improve their understanding of diabetes and self-care practices. Researchers will assess changes in patients' knowledge, self-management behaviors, and clinical health markers before and after the intervention. The study will compare pre- and post-intervention results to determine the effectiveness of pharmacist-led education in transforming diabetes care.

Detailed description: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether pharmacist-led education can enhance the knowledge, self-management behaviors, and health outcomes of diabetic patients. Effective diabetes management requires a comprehensive understanding of the disease, adherence to lifestyle modifications, and consistent monitoring of health indicators. Poor knowledge and suboptimal self-care can lead to inadequate glycemic control, complications, and reduced quality of life. This study will evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led educational interventions on patients' motivation, diabetes-related knowledge, and self-care behaviors, as well as their effects on clinical outcomes, including improved HbA1c levels, reduced hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes, and enhanced patient satisfaction. By addressing these critical aspects, the study aims to highlight the transformative role of pharmacist-led education in advancing diabetes care and fostering sustainable, patient-centered healthcare practices.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* We will include all confirmed diabetic patients who visit the SIH endocrinology OPD Clinic during the study duration.

  * Both male and female patients visiting the Endocrinology Unit of the hospital will be eligible.
  * Patients with HbA1c levels greater than 8% will be included.
  * Both follow-up and newly diagnosed patients will be considered.
  * Patients who sign the informed consent form will be enrolled in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* We will exclude patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

  * Patients with central obesity will not be included in the study.
  * Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients under the age of 20 will be excluded.
  * Patients with inadequate medical history will be excluded from participation.
  * Patients with HbA1c levels less than 8% will not be included.
  * Patients who do not provide informed consent or express a lack of interest in the study will be excluded.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Diabetes Knowledge Score(DKQ-24)
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Score (DMSQ-16)
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: HbA1C Levels (%)
timeFrame: 3 months
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Islamabad
country: Pakistan
facility: Shifa International Hospital
Study officials:
affiliation: Shifa International Hospital
name: Iqra Farooq, Mphil
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
affiliation: Shifa International Hospital
name: Sara Ghulam Yahya, Ms.
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
affiliation: Shifa International Hospital
name: Faiza Abbas, Pharm-D
role: STUDY_CHAIR
affiliation: Hamdard University Islamabad Campus
name: Matti Ullah, PhD
role: STUDY_CHAIR
affiliation: Shifa International Hospital
name: Salwa Ahsan
role: STUDY_CHAIR
affiliation: Shifa International Hospital
name: Osama Ishtiaq, Endocrinologist
role: STUDY_CHAIR
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