Nurse-led Motivational Interviewing to Change Lifestyle in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Renate Jansink, Jozé Braspenning, Trudy van der Weijden, Louis Niessen, Glyn Elwyn, Richard Grol
Primary Institution: Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Hypothesis
Can training primary care nurses in motivational interviewing improve lifestyle changes in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led motivational interviewing intervention on lifestyle changes in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Supporting Evidence
- Motivational interviewing is an effective strategy in treating various diseases.
- Healthcare providers often do not adhere optimally to lifestyle counseling guidelines.
- Training nurses in motivational interviewing can improve diabetes care.
Takeaway
This study is about teaching nurses how to help diabetes patients make healthier choices, like eating better and exercising more.
Methodology
A cluster, randomized, controlled trial involving 70 general practices and 700 patients with type 2 diabetes.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may occur due to the nature of cluster randomized trials.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in accurately recording nurses' use of motivational interviewing.
Participant Demographics
Patients with type 2 diabetes, primarily aged under 80 years, with a recent HbA1c concentration over 7.0% and BMI over 25 kg/m2.
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