Background
Correctional institutions have unique
circumstances offering care and the opportunity to adopt healthy behaviours for
populations suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes. In view of their
expertise on medication, pharmacists can contribute to multidisciplinary
educational health programmes in prisons.
Objective
To assess the effectiveness
of a pharmacist led diabetes medication-related workshops. Method Pharmacists
led workshops about patients' empowerment in their treatment within the
educational program. On a prospective observational study basis, the impact was
assessed in terms of relevance, learning outcomes and achievement transfer using
the Kirkpatrick training assessment method. Hb1Ac was measured as glycemic
control outcome.
Results
Fifteen patients involved in the workshops showed a
significant decrease in HbA1c compared to the control group
(-1.18 ± 0.52 vs. +0.26 ± 0.28 %; p < 0.001).
Relevance:
Learning Outcomes:
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- 1Penitentiary Center of Marseille, Pharmacy, 239 Chemin de Morgiou, Marseille, France.
- 2Penitentiary Center of Marseille, Medical Unit, 239 Chemin de Morgiou, Marseille, France.
- 3Penitentiary Center of Marseille, Pharmacy, 239 Chemin de Morgiou, Marseille, France. guillaume.hache@univ-amu.fr.
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