A fully remote, technology-enabled programme of type 2 diabetes structured education and behaviour change, combining one-to-one support from a registered dietitian with evidence-based online educational materials and use of the Oviva app.
A fully remote, technology-enabled programme of type 2 diabetes structured education and behaviour change, combining one-to-one support from a registered dietitian with evidence-based online educational materials and use of the Oviva app.
Summary:
Oviva Diabetes Support is a fully remote, QISMET-accredited programme of structured education and behaviour change for people with type 2 diabetes. The programme provides participants with weekly one-to-one coaching from a specialist dietitian over ten to 12 weeks, to support behaviour change and develop sustainable self-management strategies. Dietitian coaching is supported by highly engaging evidence-based structured education materials for self-study, and participants can use the Oviva app to self-monitor progress against goals, maintain a food diary and communicate securely with their dietitian.
Challenge/problem identified:
Diabetes costs the NHS over £10 billion per year, of which 80% is spent on treating complications which could be prevented through good diabetes management. Structured education and guided behaviour change are crucial to help people self-care and reduce risk factors. However the National Diabetes Audit and research indicates that uptake of traditional group-based, face-to-face structured education programmes is poor, and the impact on clinical outcomes and complication rates limited.
Impact:
Fellow: Olivia Hind
self-care and education
primary care and urgent care
safety, quality and efficiency within hospitals
self-care and education
earlier intervention and diagnostics
primary care and urgent care
self-care and education