Enhancing diabetes management in rural and remote areas through academic–clinical partnership: an innovative workshop model for primary healthcare professionals
Workshops improve clinical confidence and professional connections among primary healthcare professionals in rural areas, suggesting effective training strategies.
Key Points
This project aims to enhance diabetes management training for primary healthcare professionals in rural areas through workshop interventions.
Two full-day workshops conducted in Queensland and New South Wales in 2024
Pretest–posttest survey design to evaluate clinical confidence and engagement changes
Focus on culturally responsive communication and clinical skills
Participants reported a 72.4% increase in confidence using diabetes technologies
66.5% reported improved understanding of recent advances in diabetes care
96.3% noted enhanced professional connections
87.0% planned to maintain connections post-workshop
High levels of satisfaction and partner support were reported, indicating potential for broader implementation