Goals of diabetes education: A national UK structured self-management education programme
Published Date: 24th February 2017
Publication Authors: Thornton H
Objective: Goals of Diabetes Education is a structured education programme that was originally developed in 1996 in Denmark. It was translated and first published in the UK in 2012 to fulfil the requirements of the Paediatric Diabetes Best Practice Tariff. This original structured educational framework has been updated and enhanced following the recent publication of NICE Guidance 18:- Diabetes (type 1 and type 2) in children and young people: Diagnosis and management (NICE 2015). All Paediatric Diabetes Units (PDU) are required to implement a personalised, structured education programme with the aim that all Children & Young People (C&YP) with diabetes should receive consistent, age appropriate diabetes self-management education.
Method: A team of healthcare professionals (HCPs), supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, updated the resources for 6-18 year olds based on social learning theory. PDU team members have received training on the use of the resources that include a written HCP guide with age related competencies, hand-outs for patients and parents and individual record sheets to track progress. An electronic version is also available to download and includes ability to add local hospital logo. Results: The updated Goals of Diabetes Education Structured education programme was published in March 2016 and is endorsed by the National C&YP Diabetes Network. Over 482 copies have been distributed to PDU's across United Kingdom.
Conclusion: Goals of Diabetes Education is a structured education programme that has been designed to enhance the knowledge, confidence and skills of all C&YP with Type 1 diabetes and contribute to their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. The uptake and use of this programme will be monitored via the C&YP's National Diabetes Network the Diabetes Quality Improvement Information System and the annual National Paediatric Diabetes Audit.
Thornton, H et. al.. (2016).Goals of diabetes education: A national UK structured self-management education programme. Pediatric Diabetes ;. 17, p45.
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