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Educational program for patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus receiving free monthly supplies of insulin improves knowledge and attitude, but not adherence.

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Year:  2010        PMID: 20535317      PMCID: PMC2878689          DOI: 10.4103/0973-3930.62602

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries        ISSN: 1998-3832


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Dear Sir, I have read with interest the article titled, ‘Educational program for patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus receiving free monthly supplies of insulin improves knowledge and attitude, but not adherence,’ Vimalavathini et al.[1] The authors mention in the second paragraph of introduction, “When a patient does not respond to an appropriately prescribed medicine, the reasons could be drug or patient-related factors”. I agree, but at the same time I want to add that, the reasons could also be communication-related factors. The authors already mention in the third paragraph that, “Planned interventional education programs have shown to provide a positive impact on improving the KAP scores in diabetic patients”. Education is a broad concept, which encompasses both teaching and learning. Evidence-based studies show that doctors' interpersonal and communication skills have a significant impact on improved health outcomes.[2-4] To provide comprehensive care, many key qualities are essential, which include the ability to communicate effectively with the patient, act in a professional manner, cultivate an awareness of one's own values and prejudices, and provide care with an understanding of the cultural and spiritual dimensions of the patient's life.[5] Quality drugs, discipline, and diet (3D) are the principles of diabetic management. However, patients' adherence, compliance with medication, and disease outcome are closely associated with the quality of communication and a planned interventional education program.
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4.  Educational program for patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus receiving free monthly supplies of insulin improves knowledge and attitude, but not adherence.

Authors:  R Vimalavathini; S M Agarwal; B Gitanjali
Journal:  Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries       Date:  2008-07
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Authors:  R Vimalavathini; S M Agarwal; B Gitanjali
Journal:  Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries       Date:  2010-04
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