A5071556735- Diabetes Management and Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Physical Activity and Health
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2014-2023
Leicester General Hospital
2014
Abstract Aim To develop and test a format of delivery diabetes self‐management education by paired professional lay educators. Methods We conducted an equivalence trial with non‐randomized participant allocation to Diabetes Education Self Management for Ongoing Newly Diagnosed Type 2 ( DESMOND ) course, delivered in the standard two trained healthcare educators (to control group) or one educator intervention group). A total 260 people diagnosed within previous 12 months were referred as part...
The use of lay people to deliver education programmes for with chronic conditions is a potential method addressing healthcare staff capacity and increasing the cost efficiency delivering education. This qualitative substudy embedded within an equivalence trial (2008-2011 including development stage).In substudy, we aimed elicit views key stakeholders (patients, educators) about using recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes, alongside professional educator equal role. In this way, sought explore...
Background Office workers spend 70–85% of their time at work sitting. High levels sitting have been linked to poor physiological and psychological health. Evidence shows the need for fully powered randomised controlled trials, with long-term follow-up, test effectiveness interventions reduce time. Objective Our objective was clinical cost-effectiveness SMART Work & Life intervention, delivered without a height-adjustable workstation, compared usual practice 12-month follow-up. Design A...
In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that there are over 300 000 Muslim people with diabetes. Observance of Ramadan an integral part being a involves abstinence from food and drink dawn till dusk. UK next 10 years, will fall in heart summer months, resulting longer fasting periods. For diabetes can be problematic, yet few individuals receive advice health care professionals on how to manage their during period. A 'whole systems' approach, involving community awareness, professional...