A new study highlights the success of a training program designed to improve diabetes care in community clinics. Developed to help clinicians facilitate diabetes group visits, the program equips healthcare providers with the skills to manage both group and one-on-one patient encounters.
The 3-hour virtual training, delivered to clinicians at two community clinics, covered group visit facilitation and the use of evidence-based medication guidelines for managing diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, with a focus on low-income settings.
Results showed significant improvements in clinician knowledge, with pre-test scores rising from 46.36% to 92.95% after the training. Participants also demonstrated proficiency in using low-cost medication algorithms and expressed high satisfaction with the training’s structure and relevance to their practice.
Led by researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch, including SCOA Fellows Drs. Vaughan and Raji, the study represents an important step toward improving diabetes care in underserved communities, providing clinicians with the tools to deliver high-quality care in resource-limited settings.
Read the article in BMC Med Educ: Training clinicians to facilitate diabetes group visits