Effectiveness of a group diabetic education programme using motivational interviewing in underserved communities in South Africa: Pragmatic cluster randomized control trial
Main institutions:
Stellenbosch University
Other institutions:
Sub-Saharan African Centre for Chronic Diseases
Department of Health, Provincial Government of the Western Cape
Principal investigator:
Robert Mash
Other investigators:
Naomi Levitt
Krisela Steyn
Merrick Zwarenstein
Stephen Rollnick
Location of the project:
Cape Town, South Africa
Amount allocated:
USD 65.000
Objectives:
The Western Cape, South Africa has a large number of people living with diabetes and this number is predicted to increase substantially over the next few years. The majority of people with diabetes are looked after by nurses in the public sector at health centres and clinics. The quality of care is generally poor and education is performed in an ad hoc and unpredictable manner. This project intends to evaluate a structured group educational programme, supported by appropriate educational materials and delivered by health promoters who have been trained in better communication (motivational interviewing). This approach has never been evaluated in our context and if effective can be implemented widely.
Date:
April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2012
