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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Peer support to improve diabetes care: an implementation evaluation of the Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Program

Authors: Zahra Aziz, Michaela A. Riddell, Pilvikki Absetz, Margaret Brand, Brian Oldenburg, On behalf of the Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Project Investigators

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Several studies have now demonstrated the benefits of peer support in promoting diabetes control. The aim of this study is to evaluate the implementation of a cluster randomised controlled trial of a group-based, peer support program to improve diabetes self-management and thereby, diabetes control in people with Type 2 Diabetes in Victoria, Australia.

Methods

The intervention program was designed to address four key peer support functions i.e. 1) assistance in daily management, 2) social and emotional support, 3) regular linkage to clinical care, and 4) ongoing and sustained support to assist with the lifelong needs of diabetes self-care management. The intervention participants attended monthly group meetings facilitated by a trained peer leader for 12 months. Data was collected on the intervention’s reach, participation, implementation fidelity, groups’ effectiveness and participants’ perceived support and satisfaction with the intervention. The RE-AIM and PIPE frameworks were used to guide this evaluation.

Results

The trial reached a high proportion (79%) of its target population through mailed invitations.
Out of a total of 441 eligible individuals, 273 (61.9%) were willing to participate. The intervention fidelity was high (92.7%). The proportion of successful participants who demonstrated a reduction in 5 years cardiovascular disease risk score was 65.1 and 44.8% in the intervention and control arm respectively. Ninety-four percent (94%) of the intervention participants stated that the program helped them manage their diabetes on a day to day basis. Overall, attending monthly group meetings provided ‘a lot of support’ to 57% and ‘moderate’ support to 34% of the participants.

Conclusion

Peer support programs are feasible, acceptable and can be used to supplement treatment for patients motivated to improve behaviours related to diabetes. However, program planners need to focus on the participation component in designing future programs. The use of two evaluation frameworks allowed a comprehensive evaluation of the trial from the provider-, participant- and public health perspective. The learnings gained from this evaluation will guide and improve future implementation by improving program feasibility for adoption and acceptability among participants, and will ultimately increase the likelihood of program effectiveness for the participants.

Trial registration

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12609000469​213. Registered 16 June 2009.
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Metadata
Title
Peer support to improve diabetes care: an implementation evaluation of the Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Program
Authors
Zahra Aziz
Michaela A. Riddell
Pilvikki Absetz
Margaret Brand
Brian Oldenburg
On behalf of the Australasian Peers for Progress Diabetes Project Investigators
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5148-8

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