Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: After preparing peers, the participants in the intervention group in the selected center were supported by their peers in face to face meetings for 3 following months (10 sessions of 2
The control group received only routine care (such as the periodical doctor visits and pedagogical classes).
After preparing peers, the participants in the intervention group in the selected center were supported by their peers in face to face meetings for 3 following months (10 sessions of 2 hours) whit ins
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research, Tehran Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Days to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The major eligibility criteria: They include the age (above 30); a primary literacy; the lack of physical limitations for self-care. With a medical profile in the diabetes clinic; having a history of diabetes type 2 at least for one year; having sufficient time to participle in the group sessions.The major outcome criteria: The Lack of mental health and physical health relating to the age that may hinder the learning; such as memory problems; Alzheimer's; etc. The use of the medicines that affect the consciousness and learning levels. The affection to other known chronic diseases such as kidney; autoimmunization diseases; etc. Based on the patients’ own statements; medical and paramedical educations; the intention of immigration during the study and the background of similar study participation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self efficacy level. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: DMSES questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRashidi Kobra
Lorestan University of Medical Sciences (School of Nursing Boroujerd)
Outcome results
None listed