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- The study investigates how peer support influences exercise self-efficacy, physical activity, and neuropathic symptoms in patients with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
- The research involved 60 adults, comparing a control group receiving routine education to an intervention group that also received peer support for 12 weeks.
- Results showed that the peer support group demonstrated significant improvements in exercise self-efficacy, physical activity levels, and blood glucose control, suggesting that integrating peer support into healthcare could benefit patients with DPN, although further research is needed on its effects on neuropathic symptoms.
Article Abstract
Objective: To explore the effect of peer support on exercise self-efficacy, physical activity level, and neuropathic symptoms in patients with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
Methods: A total of 60 adults with DPN were assigned to groups. Patients in the control group received routine education (RE), while patients in the intervention group received peer support (PS) combined with routine diabetes education. Data were collected at baseline and after intervention (12 weeks).
Results: At 12 weeks, better outcomes were found in the PS group compared to the RE group for the following aspects: exercise self-efficacy, steps, total physical activity, fasting blood glucose and 2-hour postprandial blood glucose. Decreases in scores on Toronto Clinical Scoring System occurred between baseline and post-intervention in both groups.
Conclusion: Peer support is an effective way to improve exercise self-efficacy, number of steps, and general physical activity and to reduce blood glucose for patients with DPN. But the effects of peer support on neuropathic symptoms is are obvious. Further research is needed.
Practice Implications: As a low-cost, effective education approach, peer support strategies should be integrated into our healthcare system to meet the minimum needs of patients with DPN.
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