Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Results showed improved diabetes distress among patients highly engaged in GVs.
This study examined the impact of virtual diabetes group visits on patient outcomes in federally qualified health centers, finding improvements in several areas of diabetes management.
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Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study examined the impact of virtual diabetes group visits on patient outcomes in federally qualified health centers, finding improvements in several areas of diabetes management.
Improving diabetes management through virtual group visits can enhance patient engagement and support, leading to better health outcomes. This approach may be particularly valuable in federally qualified health centers, where access to traditional in-person visits can be limited.
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to limited data. Findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific population studied. The study had only one arm, limiting comparative analysis.
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Daisy N, Diana M, Erin MS, et al. Impact of Virtual Diabetes Group Visits on Patient Outcomes in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Frontiers in Health Services. 2022;2:961073. doi:10.3389/frhs.2022.961073
Patients showed improved diabetes distress among those highly engaged in group visits.
Participants reported enhanced social support and better relationships with providers.
There was an increase in patients' knowledge about diabetes management.
Patients felt more empowered to manage their diabetes effectively.
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This study contributes evidence to Virtual Group Visits and Diabetes distress scores, Diabetes knowledge, Diabetes self-management behaviors, and 3 more.
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Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes distress scores
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes distress scores
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes knowledge
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes knowledge
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes social support
Virtual Group Visits → Diabetes social support
Virtual Group Visits → Mean self-efficacy score
Virtual Group Visits → Mean self-efficacy score
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This study contributes to evidence on Virtual Group Visits and Diabetes Distress Measures, Virtual Group Visits and Activities of Daily Living.
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Measures Diabetes Distress Measures as a key outcome.
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Measures Quality of Life Outcomes as a key outcome.
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Virtual Group Visits appears to improve diabetes distress scores.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes distress scores
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Virtual Group Visits appears to improve diabetes knowledge.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes knowledge
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Virtual Group Visits appears to improve diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Virtual Group Visits appears to improve diabetes social support.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes social support
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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