A Pilot Study to Assess the Feasibility of the Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program in the Basque Country

• Published in: Journal of diabetes research 2016-01, Vol.2016 (2016), p.1-10
• Main Authors: Zenarutzabeitia Pikatza, Amaya, Urquiza Bengoa, Miren Nekane, Oses Portu, Ana, Gorostidi Fano, Lourdes, Aguirre Sorondo, Miren Bakarne, Vrotsou, Kalliopi, Rotaeche Del Campo, Rafael, Piñera Elorriaga, Koldo, Rua Portu, Maria Angeles, Arbonies Ortiz, Juan Carlos, Martinez Carazo, Catalina, Sánchez Perez, Álvaro, del Campo Pena, Maria Emma, Ochoa de Retana Garcia, Lourdes, Gamboa Moreno, Estibaliz, Méndez Sanpedro, Tomás
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Aged; Behavior; Blood Pressure; Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control; Chronic illnesses; Clinical trials; Diabetes; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy; Diet; Disease; Exercise; Feasibility Studies; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Glycated Hemoglobin A - analysis; Health Behavior; Health facilities; Humans; Intervention; Male; Middle Aged; Participation; Patients; Pilot Projects; Primary care; Primary Health Care - methods; Professionals; Quality of Life; Risk Factors; Self Care - methods; Spain; Treatment Outcome
• ISSN: 2314-6745; 2314-6753
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/9145673

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of the Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program (SDSMP) in the primary care setting of the Basque Health Service and offer initial estimations of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) effects. Methods. Ten health centers (HCs) participated in a single-arm pilot study with a 6-month follow-up period between February 2011 and June 2012. Recruitment was performed via invitation letters, health professionals, and the local media. Each intervention group consisted of 8–15 people. The ability of each HC in forming up to 2 groups, participants’ compliance with the course, and coordination and data collection issues were evaluated. Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) was the main outcome variable. Secondary outcomes were cardiovascular risk factors, drugs consumption, medical visits, quality of life, self-efficacy, physical exercise, and diet. Results. Two HCs did not organize a course. A total of 173 patients initiated the program, 2 dropped out without baseline data, and 90% completed it. No pre-post HbA1c differences existed. Certain improvements were observed in blood pressure control, self-efficacy, physical activity, and some dietary habits. Conclusion. The SDSMP is feasible in our setting. Our experience can be of interest when planning and conducting this program in similar health settings. The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT01642394.