A pilot service-evaluation examining change in HbA1c related to the prescription of internet-based education films for type 2 diabetes. Issue 3 (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rice, S.; Cranch, H.; Littlemore, K.; Mortimer, J.; Platts, J.; Stephens, J.W.
• Is Part Of: Primary care diabetes. Volume 11:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 305
• Page End: 308
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: Diabetes -- Patient education -- Internet -- Films -- HbA1c; Diabetes -- Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2017.02.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-9918

Abstract

Highlights: The uptake of prescribed films was 28%. Film watching was associated with a mean difference in HbA1c of −9.0 mmol/mol. Film prescribing may be used to facilitate and encourage structured education. This study should encourage research of internet-educational tools in diabetes. Abstract: We undertook a pilot service-evaluation of prescribed internet-based patient education films for patients with type 2 diabetes. The uptake was 28% and film watching was associated with a relative mean difference in HbA1c of −9.0 mmol/mol in the film watchers compared to non-watchers over a three-month period (P = 0.0008).