Format of Patient Education for Different Sociodemographic Groups
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Questionnaire study to investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery, for patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
An anonymous questionnaire will be used to collect basic demographic data for patients with the conditions of interest, in addition to information about their preferences for the format in which they receive patient education information. This data will be statistically analysed to address the primary and secondary outcomes of the study:
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To investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery.
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To identify reasons for preference of patient education delivery, and whether these are associated with sociodemographic factors.
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To assess the distribution of sociodemographic factors from participants who prefer online education, in order to identify whether preference for online education is associated with particular sociodemographic factors.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Patients All patients with type 2 diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease who will complete the questionnaire |
Other: Questionnaire
Anonymous questionnaire collecting basic sociodemographic data about the participant and information regarding their preferences for the method of delivery format of patient education information
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Effect of sociodemographic characteristics [9 Months]
To investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Reasons for preferences [9 months]
To identify reasons for preference of patient education delivery, and whether these are associated with sociodemographic factors.
- Preference for online [9 months]
To assess the distribution of sociodemographic factors from participants who prefer online education, in order to identify whether preference for online education is associated with particular sociodemographic factors.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Aged 18 years or over.
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Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (defined as heart disease, peripheral vascular disease or stroke) or Type 2 diabetes
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Has not already completed the questionnaire
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Able and willing to complete questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participant unable or unwilling to complete questionnaire
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Under the age of 18
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Not diagnosed with any of the conditions of interest
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Participant has already completed the questionnaire
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Unable to communicate (assisted or otherwise) in written English
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Leicester Diabetes Centre | Leicester | United Kingdom | LE5 4PW |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Leicester
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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