La educación multimedia como apoyo en el manejo de pacientes con diabetes tipo 2. Estudio cuasi experimental

Abstract

objective: To evaluate the efficacy of education through a multimedia information system, in controlling patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Randomized open clinical trial. The intervention group was trained to consult an educative multimedia tool in the waiting room, which was developed according to the population characteristics and centered on monitoring indicators, information on type 2 diabetes and nutrition. Venous blood concentrations of glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were measured. Paired t Student was used to assess the effect of the intervention. results: 2,334 patients were included, 958 in the intervention group and 1,376 in the control group. In the intervention group, an increase in HDL-c values was observed (from 40.45 to 47.40 mg/dL; p=0.001) as well as a descent on triglycerides values (from 227.78 to 210.38 mg/dL; p=0.001). There was a reduction on triglycerides levels in the control group (from 232.64 to 210.84 mg/dL; p=0.016). There was a significative increase in total cholesterol values in both groups. There were no changes in the mean values of glucose and HbA1c after the intervention. Conclusion: Implementation of a multimedia information system improves HDL-c and triglycerides in patients with diabetes. There is a need for a continuous reinforcement of the educative intervention by health professionals to improve glycemic and other indicators in metabolic control.