The Effectiveness of Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Based on Behavioural Change Theory

In this study, researchers will test the effectiveness of a self-management education programme, on self-management behaviours of patients with type two diabetes. Up to 230 consenting participants will be recruited from outpatient diabetes clinics in Jordan, 230 participants will be randomised to one of two groups. Group 1 ( 115 patients) have received the intervention, which consisted of an introductory session of tailored, face-to-face education and advice, followed by educational materials to take away, and regular telephone support at a regularity specified by the patient, over a three-month period. This intervention is based on behavioural change theory called the Information-Motivational-Behavioural skills model. Group 2 (115 patients) have received usual clinical care with no additional intervention. Researchers have assessed the effectiveness of the intervention by measuring self-care strategies (dietary habits, physical activity and managing diabetes medications), diabetes control (HbA1c), quality of life and Diabetes Self-Management Knowledge, Motivation and Self-Efficacy at 3 time points: before the intervention, at 3 months and at 6 months.