Structured patient education: the Diabetes X-PERT Programme makes a difference
Deakin, TA; Cade, JE; Williams, DRR; Greenwood, DC · White Rose Research Online
Aims. To develop a patient-centred, group-based self-management programme (X-PERT), based on theories of empowerment and discovery learning, and to assess the effectiveness of the programme on clinical, lifestyle and psychosocial outcomes. Methods. Adults with Type 2 diabetes (n= 314), living in Burnley, Pendle or Rossendale, Lancashire, UK were randomized t…