Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
Mean differences in glycemic control after 12 months (B [95% CI] = -8.6 [-17.1, -0.1] mmol/l; p = 0.045)
This study evaluated the effects of an empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention on individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in glycemic control, body weight, and waist circumference.
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Moderate
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effects of an empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention on individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in glycemic control, body weight, and waist circumference.
Improving glycemic control and reducing body weight are critical for managing Type 2 diabetes and preventing complications. This study highlights the potential of interprofessional approaches to enhance patient outcomes, suggesting that such interventions can be beneficial in clinical practice.
No difference in patient activation measure scores. Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
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Marit G, Jannicke I, Anne H, et al. Effects of an Empowerment-Based Interprofessional Follow-Up Intervention in People with Type 2 Diabetes. PLOS ONE. 2023;18(11):e0291255. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0291255
Glycemic control improved significantly with a mean decrease of -8.6 mmol/mol (p = 0.045).
Body weight decreased significantly by -1.8 kg (p = 0.02).
Waist circumference reduced significantly by -3.9 cm (p = 0.02).
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This study contributes evidence to Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention and Body weight, HbA1c, Patient Activation, and 1 more.
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Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → Body weight
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → Body weight
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → HbA1c
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → HbA1c
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → Patient Activation
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → Patient Activation
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → Waist circumference
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention → Waist circumference
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This study contributes to evidence on Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention and Body Weight, Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention and HbA1c.
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Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention appears to improve Body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention appears to improve Waist circumference.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Waist circumference
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 Empowerment-based interprofessional follow-up intervention for Patient Activation.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Patient Activation
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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