Format of Patient Education for Different Sociodemographic Groups

February 25, 2022 updated by: University of Leicester

The Influence of Socio-demographic Characteristics on the Preferred Format of Patient Education Delivery in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus or Cardiovascular Disease: a Questionnaire Study

Questionnaire study to investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery, for patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

An anonymous questionnaire will be used to collect basic demographic data for patients with the conditions of interest, in addition to information about their preferences for the format in which they receive patient education information. This data will be statistically analysed to address the primary and secondary outcomes of the study:

  1. To investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery.
  2. To identify reasons for preference of patient education delivery, and whether these are associated with sociodemographic factors.
  3. To assess the distribution of sociodemographic factors from participants who prefer online education, in order to identify whether preference for online education is associated with particular sociodemographic factors.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Any patient aged 18 years or over, Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (defined as heart disease, peripheral vascular disease or stroke) or Type 2 diabetes who has not already completed the questionnaire and is able and willing to complete questionnaire

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 18 years or over.
  • Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (defined as heart disease, peripheral vascular disease or stroke) or Type 2 diabetes
  • Has not already completed the questionnaire
  • Able and willing to complete questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participant unable or unwilling to complete questionnaire
  • Under the age of 18
  • Not diagnosed with any of the conditions of interest
  • Participant has already completed the questionnaire
  • Unable to communicate (assisted or otherwise) in written English

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Patients
All patients with type 2 diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease who will complete the questionnaire
Anonymous questionnaire collecting basic sociodemographic data about the participant and information regarding their preferences for the method of delivery format of patient education information

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Effect of sociodemographic characteristics
Time Frame: 9 Months
To investigate the effect of individual characteristics such as age, sex, ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status on the preferred format of patient education delivery.
9 Months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Reasons for preferences
Time Frame: 9 months
To identify reasons for preference of patient education delivery, and whether these are associated with sociodemographic factors.
9 months
Preference for online
Time Frame: 9 months
To assess the distribution of sociodemographic factors from participants who prefer online education, in order to identify whether preference for online education is associated with particular sociodemographic factors.
9 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 30, 2022

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 30, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 8, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

November 11, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 28, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 25, 2022

Last Verified

February 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

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