Experience of participating in group education about diabetes
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus is a public health disease that is increasing worldwide. Diabetes is in the top 10 list of disease-related deaths related to the development of complications and diabetes increases the risk of developing other psychological diseases. A cornerstone of diabetes care is self-management education (Diabetes self-management education), where selfcare is taught about diet, exercise, blood sugar measurement and insulin administration. Good self-care reduces the risk of developing complications. Internationally, group education is relatively common, but in Sweden few patients are offered group education despite the recommendations of the National Board of Health and Welfare. The aim of this study is to investigate people with diabetes' perception of group education. Method: The study is a qualitative literature study where collected data was interpreted through meta-ethnography and an inductive approach based on self-care theory. Articles were searched in PubMed, Cinahl and Scopus. They were quality assessed using the SBU review template for qualitative studies, where all but one article was assessed as having good quality. Results: Six studies were included, and the argumentation synthesis of the articles resulted in three different concepts: 1) The group and learning, 2) Supervision and pedagogy, 3) Skills and development. Conclusion: Group education where patients have time to discuss and reflect with each other is important as it leads to active learning and a sense of community and the realization that they are not alone with their problems.
Authors: Ahlström Bofan, Iva, Garsten, Josefin
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6981683155