Promoting community engagement in type 2 diabetes management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based participatory research interventions
A systematic review evaluates CBPR interventions' effectiveness in managing diabetes, suggesting significant impacts on glycemic levels.
Key Points
This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based participatory research interventions on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes management.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials targeting adults with type 2 diabetes.
Incorporated subgroup analysis for intervention duration and facilitator type.
Risk of bias assessed using Cochrane RoB 2.0 guidelines.
Pooled analysis indicated a significant reduction in HbA1c levels with a standardized effect size of -0.293.
Interventions lasting six months or more showed substantial improvements in glycemic control.
Healthcare professional-led programs had a greater overall impact compared to lay-led interventions.