A culturally sensitive nurse-led structured education programme in patients with type 2 diabetes

Aim To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a culturally sensitive nurse-led structured education programme for patients with type 2 diabetes. Background A nurse-led satisfactory diabetes education programme might be feasible. The structured education programme is considered a potential model that helps patients manage diabetes. Design A mixed-method design. Methods A convenience sample of 44 participants received the programme. Feasibility was assessed using the recruitment rate and the retention rate. Acceptability was assessed by interviews to obtain the perception and experience of participants. Also, preliminary efficacy on diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, self-management behaviours, and clinical outcomes was assessed. Finally, data were collected from April to December 2015. Results The recruitment rate and the retention rate were acceptable. Participants thought that the programme contributed to their positive changes. They enjoyed and accepted the programme, and they wanted to gain the ongoing support. Significant improvements in diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, self-management behaviours, A(1C), fasting blood glucose, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, weight, body mass index, and waist circumference were reported in 12-week follow-up. Conclusions This programme is feasible and acceptable, and its preliminary efficacy is promising. Ongoing support, a control group, and long-term follow-up are required in future studies to assess its effectiveness.