IMPACT OF DIABETES HEALTHCARE PROGRAM ON GLYCEMIC CONTROL, SELF-EFFICACY AND DIABETES KNOWLEDGE AMONG TYPE-II DIABETICS IN ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 128
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Glycemic Control (HbA1c Levels)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Type-II Diabetes Mellitus is a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, characterized by a growing prevalence and substantial economic burden. The alarming rise in T2DM cases in Pakistan highlights the need for evidence-based solutions to control the disease. However, there is a notable knowledge gap in the effectiveness of diabetes healthcare program interventions in Pakistan.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Diabetes Healthcare Program in improving glycemic control and enhancing Self-efficacy and diabetes knowledge in Type-II Diabetics in Islamabad, Pakistan. The main questions it aims to answer are whether the Diabetes Healthcare Program can reduce HbA1c levels and enhance Self-efficacy and diabetes knowledge in Type-II Diabetic patients. Researchers will compare the outcomes of 65 patients receiving the Diabetes Healthcare Program with 65 patients receiving standard care to see if the program improves glycemic control and enhances Self-efficacy and diabetes knowledge. Participants will attend 12 weeks of Diabetes Healthcare Program sessions, receive standard care from the hospital's diabetes department, and complete surveys and questionnaires to assess their Self-efficacy and glycemic control at baseline and after the 3 months intervention period.
Detailed Description
Objective
To evaluate the impact of Diabetes Healthcare Program on reducing HbA1c levels, enhancing Self-efficacy and Diabetes Knowledge in Type-II Diabetics in Islamabad.
Setting, Duration, Study Type: The study was carried out as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Federal General Hospital Islamabad, which will be completed in 6 months. The study protocols was approved by ethical review board of Health Services Academy under letter no 000574/HSA/MSPH-2023 dated 23- Aug-2024. throughout the recruitment process.
Methods: Type-II Diabetics were invited to participate in the study, and those who visited the hospital underwent the recruitment process using a concealed envelop method. Recruitment was stopped once the required sample size of 128 participants was met. Using random allocation, 64 subjects were assigned to the control group and 64 to the intervention group. Both the control group and the intervention group received usual care delivered at FGH. The intervention group additionally received a Diabetes Health Care Program Intervention for 12-week duration.
Expected Outcome: The study aims to demonstrate that the Diabetes Healthcare Program (DHCP) intervention group will have enhanced Self-efficacy scores and diabetes knowledge and reduced HbA1c levels compared to the control group among Type-II Diabetics in Islamabad. If successful, the study's findings will be generalizable to similar settings worldwide, contributing significantly to the existing body of literature on improving glycemic control and Self-efficacy and diabetes knowledge in Type-II Diabetes. The study's results will have practical implications, informing policymakers on the development of evidence-based strategies to manage type II diabetes at a national level. This will ultimately enable the creation of targeted interventions and policies to improve the health outcomes of individuals with type II diabetes, contributing to global efforts to combat this growing health concern.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Masking Description
To maintain internal validity and minimize bias, randomization will be employed to allocate participants to either the control group or the Diabetes Healthcare Program group. A series of individually concealed envelopes will be prepared by an assistant not involved in the trial (Clark et al., 2021). Each bearing a randomly assigned indication of either "Control group" or "Diabetes Healthcare Program group" and sequentially numbered. Once a participant provides informed consent and meets the inclusion criteria, the next envelope in line will be opened to determine the group allocation, ensuring that randomization remains blinded to the research team until allocation is revealed. This approach adheres to the CONSORT guidelines, which recommend randomization in trials to avoid confounding variables and ensure comparability between groups (Schulz et al., 2010).
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Type-II Diabetes on follow-up treatment in FGH for last 6 months.
- •Type-II Diabetic age 18 years and above of both genders.
- •Type-II Diabetic with uncontrolled Diabetes whose HbA1c reading is >6.4% at last assessment within 3 months
- •Type-II Diabetic living in Islamabad.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Type-II Diabetic recognized as disabled and suffering from loss of hearing.
- •Type-II Diabetics with serious complications such as retinopathy/kidney disease/tachycardia in a stable status > 100/minute, or serious diabetic feet
- •Type-II Diabetic currently using injection insulin impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome, maturity onset diabetes of youth and gestational diabetes
Arms & Interventions
No intervention arm
Type-II Diabetes in the control group will receive usual care, which includes routine consultations with physicians and pharmacological therapy as prescribed by healthcare provider. The frequency of clinic visits will be every 3 months, with monitoring of blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and lipid profiles. The usual care protocol is based on the guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus by the American Diabetes Association (Care, 2023)
Diabetes Healthcare Program DHCP
Type-II Diabetics in the intervention group will be received for 3 months of DHCP followed by 4 months follow-ups as well as usual care. Additional for session participation reminders messages will be sent 3 days before training and the messages will be forwarded by Principal Investigator and Research Assistant. Outcome variable will be measured at two points at the baseline and after completing of 3 months of intervention and followed for 4 months follow-ups.
Intervention: Diabetes Healthcare Program (DHCP) (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Glycemic Control (HbA1c Levels)
Time Frame: The primary outcome will be measured at two time points: first at baseline and second after 3 months following the implementation of the intervention.
The HbA1c test is a widely used indicator of glycemic control, reflecting the average blood glucose concentration over the preceding 2-3 months. The level of HbA1c is influenced by the blood glucose concentration, the duration of red blood cell exposure to varying concentrations, and the quantity of red blood cells. The HbA1c test has been reviewed and validated in numerous studies (Sherwani et al., 2016). The score ranges from 5% to 15%, with a normal score of 5.7% or less, a prediabetes score of 5.8% to 6.4%, and a diabetes score of 6.5% or higher.
Change in Glycemic Control (HbA1c Levels)
Time Frame: HbA1c level comprised the baseline and after a 3-month intervention period followed by a 4-month follow-up period.
The HbA1c test is a widely used indicator of glycemic control, reflecting the average blood glucose concentration over the preceding 2-3 months. The level of HbA1c is influenced by the blood glucose concentration, the duration of red blood cell exposure to varying concentrations, and the quantity of red blood cells. The HbA1c test has been reviewed and validated in numerous studies (Sherwani et al., 2016). The score ranges from 5% to 15%, with a normal score of 5.7% or less, a prediabetes score of 5.8% to 6.4%, and a diabetes score of 6.5% or higher.
Secondary Outcomes
- Enhance Self-efficacy(The secondary outcome will be measured at two time points: first at baseline and second after 3 months following the implementation of the intervention.)
- Enhance Self-efficacy(Diabetes self-efficacy comprised the baseline data and after a 3-month intervention period followed by a 4-month follow-up period.)
- Diabetes Knowledge(Diabetes knowledge comprised the baseline data and after a 3-month intervention period followed by a 4-month follow-up period.)
Investigators
Abdul Samad
Principle Investigator
Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan