Publications by authors named "Esther du Pon"

Background: Nowadays, patients with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) need and want to be more active participants in their health care. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) training program on participation during consultations with practice nurses and self-efficacy of patients with T2DM in general practice.

Methods: Within a randomized controlled trial, patients were followed for 6 months.

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Online care platforms can support patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in managing their health. However, in the use of eHealth, a low participation rate is common. The Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) program, aimed at improving patients' self-management skills, was expected to encourage patients to manage their disease through the use of an online platform.

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Background: Diabetes self-management education can be helpful for patients with type 2 diabetes in managing their condition. We aimed to study the effects of the group-based PRoactive Interdisciplinary Self-MAnagement (PRISMA) training program on self-reported and clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes treated in general practice.

Methods: Persons aged 18 years or older diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and treated in primary care were included.

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Purpose: The present study aims to investigate the effect of the group-based Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) training program on medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) treated in primary care.

Patients And Methods: The current study is a two-arm, parallel group, randomized, open label trial (1:1) of 6-month duration with a 6-month extension period in which both groups received the intervention (wait-list control). People 18 years old or older who were diagnosed with T2DM were included.

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Background: Decision aids can be used to support shared decision making (SDM). A patient-oriented treatment decision aid (DA) was developed for type 2 diabetes but its use by general practice staff appeared to be limited.

Objectives: To explore views of practice staff towards SDM and the DA.

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