Effectiveness of educational programs using Diabetes Conversation Map tools on the health outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review protocol

Objective: The objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness of educational programs using Diabetes Conversation Map on health outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes. Introduction: Diabetes Conversation Map has been used in the context of diabetes self-management education as a resource for managing type 2 diabetes. There is a need to determine the effectiveness of this non-pharmacological intervention on health outcomes. Inclusion criteria: This review will consider studies that focus on adults with type 2 diabetes, aged >= 18 years, in any context that implemented educational programs using Diabetes Conversation Map. The following outcomes will be explored: self-care, diabetes knowledge, empowerment, diabetes distress and quality of life, glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and body mass index as assessed by any validated instrument. Methods: This systematic review will be conducted in accordance with JBI methodology for systematic reviews of effectiveness. Any published and unpublished sources of information in English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be considered, with no geographical or cultural limitations. All identified studies will be collated and uploaded into EndNote and duplicates removed. Two independent reviewers will screen the studies based on their titles and abstracts, and then screen the full text against the inclusion criteria. Eligible studies will be critically appraised by two independent reviewers using the standard JBI critical appraisal instruments. Data will be extracted by two independent reviewers using the JBI data extraction tool. The study selection process will be presented using a PRISMA flow diagram. Studies will, where possible, be pooled in statistical meta-analysis. Systematic review registration number: PROSPERO CRD42020154253

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This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs using Diabetes Conversation Map on health outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes, focusing on self-care, diabetes knowledge, empowerment, diabetes distress, and quality of life. The review will follow JBI methodology for systematic reviews, considering a wide range of published and unpublished sources in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with data extraction and study selection processes conducted by independent reviewers.