Client perceptions of group education in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Australia.

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  • Author(s): Smith C;Smith C; McNaughton DA; McNaughton DA; Meyer S; Meyer S
  • Source:
    Australian journal of primary health [Aust J Prim Health] 2015 Sep 09; Vol. 22 (4), pp. 360-367. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 09 (Print Publication: 2016).
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Australian Journal of Public Health, Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University Country of Publication: Australia NLM ID: 101123037 Publication Model: Electronic-Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1448-7527 (Print) Linking ISSN: 14487527 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Aust J Prim Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Bundoora, Vic. : Australian Journal of Public Health, Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, c2001-
    • Subject Terms:
      Patient Education as Topic*; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/*psychology ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/*therapy; Humans ; Self Care ; South Australia
    • Abstract:
      Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive chronic disease that requires significant self-surveillance and adherence to the treatment protocols for successful management and future health. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that diabetes education is beneficial for patient outcomes. However, there is some debate about how best to deliver diabetes education, whether individually or in groups. Although several studies have investigated the role of group education in improving the management of T2DM, few studies have examined this issue from the client's perspective. It is here that this study makes a contribution to understanding diabetes management. Drawing on systematic observation of group education sessions provided by diabetic resource nurses and in-depth interviews with clients, this paper describes the experiences, perspectives and significance of these sessions to clients. Our results suggest that group education sessions were seen as valuable to the clients for: the opportunity they provided to meet others living with diabetes; to improve motivation for managing the disease; and to enhance knowledge of diabetes, its management and long-term implications. In short, this study demonstrates that the clients value group education sessions for the social contact, increasing knowledge about the disease for self-management and support they provide; factors recognised as important to maintaining health. In addition, group education sessions appear to be a cost-effective method for diabetes self-management that funders need to consider.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20150910 Date Completed: 20171006 Latest Revision: 20181202
    • Publication Date:
      20240628
    • Accession Number:
      10.1071/PY15008
    • Accession Number:
      26351268