Patient Experience in Older Adults with Diabetes: A Narrative Review on Interventions to Improve Patient Experience and Research Gaps
2024

Improving Patient Experience in Older Adults with Diabetes

Sample size: 13 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Hamasaki Hidetaka

Primary Institution: Japan Medical Exercise Association

Hypothesis

How do various interventions affect patient experience in older adults with diabetes?

Conclusion

Structured health education and advanced digital technologies improve patient experience in older adults with diabetes.

Supporting Evidence

  • Education programs improved diabetes knowledge and satisfaction.
  • Advanced digital technologies enhanced patient experience and reduced diabetes-related distress.
  • Structured management programs showed benefits in self-efficacy and patient experience.

Takeaway

This study looks at how older adults with diabetes feel about their healthcare and finds that better education and technology can help them feel better about their treatment.

Methodology

The review analyzed 13 randomized controlled trials focusing on interventions affecting patient experience in older adults with diabetes.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to single-author review and limited qualitative studies.

Limitations

The review is limited to studies focusing on older adults with diabetes aged 65 or older and lacks comprehensive investigation of various interventions.

Participant Demographics

Older adults with diabetes, primarily aged 65 and above.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/healthcare12242530

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