Are there long-term benefits of experiential, interprofessional education for non-specialists on clinical behaviours and outcomes in diabetes care? A cohort study.

Objectives: Our aim was to assess the impact of an educational initiative for non-specialist, healthcare professionals in the community on the process and quality measures of diabetes care delivered, and changes in their learning experiences and clinical management behaviour in the short and long term.

Setting: Single locality of 26 primary care practices associated with one secondary centre.

Participants: General practitioners and practice nurses managing 4167 patients with diabetes.