Patients Appreciated Personalized, Accessible, and Coordinated Support In Diabetes Care, Finds a Study

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A recent study published in Canadian Journal of Diabetes, highlighted the patient perspectives on primary care diabetes support program. The study aimed to determine the impact of PCDSP on diabetes patients.

A total of 17 patients were recruited and interviewed regarding their experience with PCDSP. The patient's approach to PCDSP examination was determined. Using an inductive thematic analysis approach, the code interview has been transcribed.

8 attributes were identified, which include integration of new technologies, individualized care, whole-person care, reassurance, high accessibility, coordinated care, and education.

Tailoring of accessible, individualized, coordinated care and room was done by researchers.

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Key highlights

A total of 17 adult diabetes patients were interviewed to explore their experiences with PCDSP.
Using inductive thematic analysis, 8 core attributes of patient-centered care were identified:
Patients appreciated personalized, accessible, and coordinated support in managing their diabetes, reflecting the value of holistic and patient-centered approaches.

Source

Young G, Garg A, Ryan D, et al. Patient perspectives of the operationalization of adult patient-centered care at the Primary Care Diabetes Support Program, London, Ontario: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Can J Diabetes. Published online July 4, 2025. https://www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S1499-2671(25)00130-3/pdf

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