Impact of Diabetes Counseling on Patient Knowledge and Practices
Author Information
Author(s): Malathy R, Narmadha MP, Ramesh S, Alvin Jose, Dinesh Babu N
Primary Institution: Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy
Hypothesis
Does pharmacist counseling improve the knowledge, attitude, and practices of diabetic patients?
Conclusion
Pharmacist counseling significantly improved the knowledge and attitudes of diabetic patients, leading to better glycemic control.
Supporting Evidence
- Pharmacist counseling improved KAP scores significantly.
- Postprandial blood glucose levels decreased in the test group.
- Total cholesterol and triglycerides also decreased in the test group.
Takeaway
When pharmacists help diabetes patients learn about their condition, it can make them healthier and feel better.
Methodology
Patients were randomized into test and control groups, with the test group receiving counseling and educational materials over three months.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported measures and the lack of blinding in the study design.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific geographic area and may not be generalizable to all diabetic populations.
Participant Demographics
207 participants, 85 males and 122 females, aged 30 and above.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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