Identification of Educational Media for Primary Care in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus A Patients: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, one of the most common metabolic disorders, is caused by two main factors: suboptimal insulin production by pancreatic β-cells and the inability of insulin-sensitive tissues to respond properly to insulin. Primary care, a shorter term, refers to a more specific concept of services such as ‘family doctor-type’ care provided to individuals. Objective: This article explores the identification of educational media for primary care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: This scoping review design used the Arksey and O'Melley model in analysing the scoping review. Literature sources used were through online databases, namely Pubmed and Scopus from 2014 to 2023. Identification and analysis using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis for Scooping Review (PRISMA-SR). Result: From the results of 14 articles analyzed, this article has summarised the identification of educational media for primary care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Conslusion: The success of primary care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is influenced by various factors, including beliefs, education, knowledge, educational media, and psychological conditions of patients. Educational media plays an important role in helping patients understand care-related information and can improve their knowledge, attitudes, health behaviours, and quality of life