Impact of Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Education Programs on Patient Outcomes: A Quantitative Analysis of Glycemic Control, Patient Knowledge, and Self-Management Behaviors

Authors: Saad M. Aldhafyan, Mazen S. Alotaibi, Waseem N. Alshahrani, Abdullah A. Alahmari

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13348075

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt7ftp

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background Effective diabetes education is crucial for improving patient outcomes in diabetes management. This study evaluates the impact of pharmacist-led diabetes education programs on glycemic control, patient knowledge, and self-management behaviors.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 150 patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants were randomly assigned to either a pharmacist-led diabetes education program or standard care. Outcomes were assessed using HbA1c levels, Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT) scores, and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) scores, measured at baseline and 6 months.

Results: The intervention group showed a significant reduction in HbA1c levels (mean decrease of 0.7% vs. 0.1% in the control group, p<0.001). Diabetes knowledge improved significantly (mean increase of 12.2 points vs. 1.4 points, p<0.001), and self-management behaviors also enhanced (mean increase of 14.4 points vs. 1.4 points, p<0.001).

Conclusions: Pharmacist-led diabetes education programs significantly improve glycemic control, diabetes knowledge, and self-management behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes. These findings support the integration of such programs into routine diabetes care to enhance patient outcomes.

Keywords: Pharmacist-led education, diabetes management, glycemic control, patient knowledge, self-management, randomized controlled trial.

Paper Id: 231047

Published On: 2019-05-07

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2019

Cite This: Impact of Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Education Programs on Patient Outcomes: A Quantitative Analysis of Glycemic Control, Patient Knowledge, and Self-Management Behaviors - Saad M. Aldhafyan, Mazen S. Alotaibi, Waseem N. Alshahrani, Abdullah A. Alahmari - IJIRMPS Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2019. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13348075

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