Transforming Diabetes Care: Pharmacist-Led Education and Its Impact on Patient Knowledge, Self-Management, and Health Outcomes

NCT ID: NCT06807333

Last Updated: 2025-02-04

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 385 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-02-01
• Study Completion Date: 2025-07-31

Brief Summary

This interventional study is to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led education on diabetic patients' knowledge, self-management, and overall health outcomes. Participants in this study will attend pharmacist-led educational sessions designed to improve their understanding of diabetes and self-care practices. Researchers will assess changes in patients' knowledge, self-management behaviors, and clinical health markers before and after the intervention. The study will compare pre- and post-intervention results to determine the effectiveness of pharmacist-led education in transforming diabetes care.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether pharmacist-led education can enhance the knowledge, self-management behaviors, and health outcomes of diabetic patients. Effective diabetes management requires a comprehensive understanding of the disease, adherence to lifestyle modifications, and consistent monitoring of health indicators. Poor knowledge and suboptimal self-care can lead to inadequate glycemic control, complications, and reduced quality of life. This study will evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led educational interventions on patients' motivation, diabetes-related knowledge, and self-care behaviors, as well as their effects on clinical outcomes, including improved HbA1c levels, reduced hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes, and enhanced patient satisfaction. By addressing these critical aspects, the study aims to highlight the transformative role of pharmacist-led education in advancing diabetes care and fostering sustainable, patient-centered healthcare practices.

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Interventional Group

Lifestyle Modifications: Education on healthy meal choices and physical activity to support diabetes management. Disease Education: In-depth information on diabetes, blood sugar control, and the prevention of complications. Self-Management Tools: Provision of blood glucose monitoring charts and practical strategies for daily diabetes care. Counseling: Personalized counseling to address emotional aspects, stress management, and confidence in managing diabetes.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Pharmacist led Education

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Pharmacist-led education for diabetic patients focuses on enhancing their understanding of the disease, improving self-management skills, and promoting better health outcomes. The education covers key aspects of diabetes, such as the importance of blood sugar control, the role of diet and exercise, and how to monitor blood glucose levels. Patients are also taught effective self-management strategies, including how to make healthy food choices, incorporate physical activity into daily routines, and manage potential complications. By providing tailored education, pharmacists aim to empower patients to take an active role in their care, which can lead to improved disease management, better glycemic control, and reduced risk of complications.

Interventions

Pharmacist led Education

Pharmacist-led education for diabetic patients focuses on enhancing their understanding of the disease, improving self-management skills, and promoting better health outcomes. The education covers key aspects of diabetes, such as the importance of blood sugar control, the role of diet and exercise, and how to monitor blood glucose levels. Patients are also taught effective self-management strategies, including how to make healthy food choices, incorporate physical activity into daily routines, and manage potential complications. By providing tailored education, pharmacists aim to empower patients to take an active role in their care, which can lead to improved disease management, better glycemic control, and reduced risk of complications.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• We will include all confirmed diabetic patients who visit the SIH endocrinology OPD Clinic during the study duration.

• Both male and female patients visiting the Endocrinology Unit of the hospital will be eligible.
• Patients with HbA1c levels greater than 8% will be included.
• Both follow-up and newly diagnosed patients will be considered.
• Patients who sign the informed consent form will be enrolled in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• We will exclude patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

• Patients with central obesity will not be included in the study.
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients under the age of 20 will be excluded.
• Patients with inadequate medical history will be excluded from participation.
• Patients with HbA1c levels less than 8% will not be included.
• Patients who do not provide informed consent or express a lack of interest in the study will be excluded.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Shifa International Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

SARA YAHYA

Principal Pharmacist

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Iqra Farooq, Mphil

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Shifa International Hospital

Sara Ghulam Yahya, Ms.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shifa International Hospital

Faiza Abbas, Pharm-D

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Shifa International Hospital

Matti Ullah, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Hamdard University Islamabad Campus

Salwa Ahsan

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Shifa International Hospital

Osama Ishtiaq, Endocrinologist

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Shifa International Hospital

Locations

Shifa International Hospital

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Central Contacts

Iqra Farooq, Mphil

Role: CONTACT

iqra0989@gmail.com

03335644661

Matti Ullah, PhD

Role: CONTACT

mattiullah123@gmail.com

03315056501

Other Identifiers

318-24

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id