Process evaluation protocol of a cluster randomised trial for a scalable solution for delivery of Diabetes Self-Management Education in Thailand (DSME-T)

Autor: Kittipan Rerkasem, Sanjay Kinra, Kara Hanson, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Orawan Quansri, Supattra Srivanichakorn, Win Techakehakij, Nutchanath Wichit, Chanapat Pateekhum, Chanchanok Aramrat, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Nick Birk, Elisha Ngetich
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: BMJ Open, Vol 11, Iss 12 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2044-6055
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056141
Popis: Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major global challenge, including for Thai policy-makers, as an estimated 4 million people in Thailand (population 68 million) have this condition. Premature death and disability due to diabetes are primarily due to complications which can be prevented by good risk factor control. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programmes provide patients with diabetes with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage their disease. Currently, a trial is being conducted in Thailand to evaluate the effectiveness, defined as HbA1c
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