Economic impact and health care utilization outcomes of diabetes self-management education and support interventions for persons with diabetes: a systematic review protocol.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and synthesize existing research on the economic impact of diabetes self-management education and support.

Introduction: Diabetes self-management education and support is an essential component of diabetes care, yet it continues to be underutilized. A gap exists regarding the true measured economic impact of this intervention.

Economic Impact and Health Care Utilization Outcomes of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Interventions for Persons With Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Future Research.

Purpose: Value-driven outcomes are important because health systems determine sustainability of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programming. Health care utilization and clinical outcomes are critical factors when considering the impact of DSMES programs.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to describe studies that report on the economic and health care utilization outcomes of diabetes self-management programs.