Effectiveness Of Social Support Groups To Improve Self-Management In Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Backgrounds; : Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease whose prevalence continues to increase. Management of DM requires good self-management from the patient to achieve optimal glycemic control. Social support groups are believed to be able to improve self- management of DM patients; ObjectivesThe aim of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of social support groups in improving self-management of DM patients. Methods; : Inclusion criteria included: (1) participants with a diagnosis of type 1 and 2 DM; (2) intervention in the form of social support groups; (3) control group without intervention; (4) output in the form of DM self-management. This review is in accordance with PRISMA guidelines on discussing systematic reviews Results; This systematic review found evidence that social support groups are quite effective in improving self- management of DM patients. More high-quality studies are needed to strengthen this evidence Conclusions; Social Support Groups, Peer Support groups, Mutual Aid Groups, Group Therapy, Community Support Programs, self-management, self-care, self- regulation, self-control, self-guidance, self-efficacy, dm, diabetes mellitus, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, hyperglycemia