Abstract
Abstract Purpose The purpose was to assess the efficacy of a unique, interprofessional collaborative team (IPCT) in educating patients with diabetes in self-management strategies. Methods An urban, community/academic-based healthcare IPCT used a systems-based approach to develop a diabetes self-management education (DSME) program. Patients participated in pre and post self-care behavioral assessments. Two surveys investigated the growth of the individual IPCT members and perceptions of overall team effectiveness. Results The majority of patients self-reported meeting a minimum of two goals. Patients' clinical markers of A1C, BMI and blood pressure decreased from pre-program to post. The overall team self-rating was 3.84 on a 1 (poor) – 4 (excellent) scale. Conclusions Moving from autonomous practitioners to an effective IPCT required using succinct communication and collaboration strategies, a systems approach, attaining diabetes education certification, and a community/academic partnership. These factors contributed to an effective IPCT and enabled patients to reach self-selected, behavior change goals.
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