The diabetes annual review in a postal box: A qualitative study exploring the views of people living with diabetes (DiaBox‐Qual)
Authors' conclusion
Postal boxes for annual reviews were well-received by those living with diabetes. Designed well, they have the potential to overcome more than just the physical barriers to annual review attendance.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D or T2D, high representation of infrequent attendees of annual review appointments8 infrequent attendees
- Participants
- 20 adults
- Comparison
- Postal box for at-home self-collection vs usual care for the diabetes annual review
- Outcome
- Views on a postal box for the diabetes annual review
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews, focus groups, purposive sampling, thematic analysis
- Semi-structured interviews
- Focus groups
- Purposive sampling
- Thematic analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- All infrequent attendees and most regular attendees responded positively to a postal box; convenience the most prominent value
- Concerns: capability of self-collection and accuracy of results
- Suggestions mostly on communication: clearer information about each test, feedback of results, using the box to communicate priorities for future consultations
Original publication
The diabetes annual review in a postal box: A qualitative study exploring the views of people living with diabetes (DiaBox‐Qual). Diabet Med. Published 21 October 2024. doi:10.
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