Type 2 & other diabetes

The effect of multidisciplinary team and experience-based co-design on the care of older adult patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial

Diabetes Res Clin PractPublished Randomised controlled trial

Authors' conclusion

These findings support the MDT-EBCD model as an effective framework for improving comprehensive diabetes care in the elderly.

Study context

Population
Hospitalized older adults with T2D, Quanzhou First Hospital, October–December 2023
Participants
216 adults
Comparison
MDT-EBCD intervention vs standard care

Primary result

As reported in the abstract

BMI, FBG, HbA1c, lipid profiles and renal function · 26 weeks
  • Significant improvements in BMI, fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, lipid profiles and renal function with MDT-EBCD
  • MDT-EBCD vs Standard care: P < 0.01

Further findings

OutcomeP value
Quality of life (emotional function, vitality, social functioning) · 26 weeksEnhanced with MDT-EBCDP < 0.05

Quality of life (emotional function, vitality, social functioning) · 26 weeks

Enhanced QoL dimensions (emotional function, vitality, social functioning) vs control

Original publication

The effect of multidisciplinary team and experience-based co-design on the care of older adult patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 2 February 2025. doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112028

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