A group of nurses conducted a community-based diabetes self-management program.

Diabetes Self-Management Education:

Effective education methods are essential to ensure patients understand and can manage their condition independently.

Educational Methods:

Audiovisual Method:Good for initial learning but not the best for confirming understanding.

Teach Back Method:The most effective method where the patient repeats back the information, ensuring they understand and can perform tasks correctly.

Focus Group and Group Discussion:Useful for sharing experiences but less effective for individual skill assessment.

References:

American Diabetes Association (ADA) on Diabetes Education

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Health Literacy