Fadia Doumani
Diabetes Education Consultant
Lebonan
Title: What Makes Diabetes Education Tools Effective on Treatment Outcome
Biography
Biography: Fadia Doumani
Abstract
Nowadays, innovative therapies are constantly improving towards offering better diabetes treatment. Yet, with such a silent & multifactorial disease, diabetes management remains complex and the adherence to treatment, control & care very challenging. Education programs & tools encompass a combination of different Education models including individual and group sessions knowing that no preferred method was reported in the literature. As an example of a tool developed by IDF, the Diabetes Conversations Map® that includes a comprehensive curriculum through visuals, cards and guides; it supports an innovative patient-centered approach that enhance a real-world active dialogue, exchange and learning between participants and facilitators. Surveys conducted on participants in many countries showed improvement in their health behavior and HbA1c. Another example of a simple paper-based tool, the 36 00 View TM, used for blood glucose monitoring. Observational studies in Europe and the Middle East showed better understanding of the blood glucose numbers, better adaptation of the prescribed therapy and improvement in HbA1c. Cutting-edge education programs and tools are essential to educate people with diabetes and their surroundings; they offer a dynamic and interactive discovery-learning experience, motivating participants to improve their treatment outcome and ultimately quality of life. However, the effectiveness of these programs and tools relies heavily on the education structure, process and outcome, and on the pivotal role that Diabetes Self-Management Education Service & Support play in diabetes care.