Última actualización 16 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
Knowledge scores improved in the intervention group (p<0.01).
This study evaluated the effectiveness of sick-day education provided by community pharmacists to patients with Type 2 diabetes. Knowledge scores improved significantly in the intervention group.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effectiveness of sick-day education provided by community pharmacists to patients with Type 2 diabetes. Knowledge scores improved significantly in the intervention group.
Improving knowledge about managing diabetes during illness is crucial for patient self-care. While the education intervention showed promise in enhancing knowledge, the lack of impact on anxiety and attitudes suggests that further strategies may be needed to address these areas in diabetes management.
Limited to a specific population of Type 2 diabetes patients. Potential lack of generalizability to other diabetes types or settings. Small sample size may affect the robustness of findings.
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Keisuke K, Hiroshi O, Shota S, et al. Effectiveness of Sick-Day Education by Community Pharmacists Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 2023;16:104. doi:10.1186/s40545-023-00614-4
Knowledge scores improved in the intervention group (p<0.01).
No significant differences in anxiety scores between groups (p=0.79).
No significant differences in intention scores between groups (p=0.39).
No significant differences in attitude scores between groups (p=0.13).
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This study contributes evidence to Remote multiprofessional educational program and Anxiety score, Attitude score measured before and after intervention, Intention score measured before and after intervention, and 1 more.
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Remote multiprofessional educational program → Anxiety score
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Anxiety score
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Attitude score measured before and after intervention
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Attitude score measured before and after intervention
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Intention score measured before and after intervention
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Intention score measured before and after intervention
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
Remote multiprofessional educational program → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Mental Health, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Attitude score measured before and after intervention.
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Measures Attitude score measured before and after intervention as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve mental health.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Anxiety score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Remote multiprofessional educational program appears to improve type 1 diabetes knowledge score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Remote multiprofessional educational program for attitude score measured before and after intervention.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Attitude score measured before and after intervention
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Remote multiprofessional educational program for intention score measured before and after intervention.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Intention score measured before and after intervention
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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