Thematic analysis of diabetes remission strategy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Implementation of remission strategy in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a thematic analysis
IRAS ID
278107
Contact name
Amelia Lake
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Teesside University
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 5 months, 1 days
Research summary
Rationale: Weight gain is central to the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes. In recent trials, 12 weeks of total diet replacement (TDR) with its associated rapid weight loss offered a person with type 2 diabetes the best chance of reversing this condition.
Research Question: This study explores experiences, of patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and their primary care-based health care professionals, of implementing a low calorie diet strategy for diabetes remission.
Aim: To identify barriers and enablers to implementation of this diabetes remission strategy for adults with type 2 diabetes in one of the most deprived local authority districts in England.
Objectives: i) Systematic review of barriers to effective dietary management of type 2 diabetes in primary care; ii) Description of characteristics of study sample: iii) Factors influencing patient’s decision to engage in a diet intervention which offers potential diabetes remission; iv) Patient experience of the 12 week TDR intervention; v) Health care professional perceptions and understanding of impact of this diet on their clinical practice and people with diabetes; vi) Clinical outcomes for patients at 12 weeks.
Study Design: Data will be collected at general practices in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. Health care professionals and patients participating will be interviewed (audio-recorded) following the initial consultation where diabetes management choices are discussed. Sample size for this research will be up to 10 per study group (TDR, TDR-Food, usual diabetes care, health care professionals). Secondary clinical data will be collected initially and at 12 weeks. The Framework method which accommodates both inductive and deductive qualitative thematic analysis will be used. This study will run between 2020 – 2023 and is undertaken as part of the programme of study ‘Doctor of Professional Practice’ at Teesside University.REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/LO/0615
Date of REC Opinion
7 May 2020
REC opinion
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