The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the outcome of delivering the health education in a group format using the DESMOND program compared to the standard health education in newly diagnosed adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus . The main questions it aims to answer is:
Does adding group education (DESMOND method) to the standard primary care education practices is effective in changing glycemic control and self-care practices in adults with Type II Diabetes Mellitus .
The enrolled study participants will be randomized to receive either the standard personal health care or group health education (DESMOND) session. questionnaire form measuring diabetes self-care will be administered at baseline together with measurement of HbA1C. These measurements will be repeated after 3 and 6 months of the intervention for both study groups.
Adult more than 18 years, newly diagnosed Type II diabetes mellitus (within 4 - 6 weeks of diagnosis) attending the Airport Health Care Center.
Not yet receiving any form of standard health education in PHCC.
Using diuretics or cancer therapy.
Had enduring mental health problem.
Participants in another research study.
Inability to communicate in Arabic or English language
Parallel
Group education session by DESMOND Program
Other interventionis a validated structured education program for people with type 2 diabetes and their family members or carers (as appropriate)' This management approach was advised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK since 2008. The program consists of a 6-hour face-to-face education session delivered by two trained educators over one day or two half-days to a group of 8-12 people with newly-diagnosed or ongoing type 2 diabetes. Annual reinforcement and review are part of the program , it is delivered as a business and usual in the secondary healthcare system of Qatar. The program is culturally adapted for Qatar considering beliefs and other health festivities.
Blood HbA1C %
before starting the diabetes standard care , after 3, and 6 months of follow up for both arms
The Diabetes self-management score using the (DSMQ)
The Diabetes self-management score (DSMQ) at baseline , after 3 and 6 months of receiving both the standard personal health education sessions and the tested group education (DESMOND) method
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