Research Questions

  1. What topics/themes do patients indicate for discussion and how do these relate to well-being scores, clinical parameters and patient demographics on T1 and T2?
  2. What is the level of well-being of diabetes outpatients on Time 1?
    a. How many patients are likely depressed and/or distressed?
    b. What are the medical and socio-demographic characteristics of
    patients in poor well-being, compared to those reporting good well-being?
  3. What percentage of patients in poor well-being are receiving (which) psychological support, and what are their characteristics compared to those not receiving psychological support?
  4. How do the level of well-being and glycaemic control on Time 1 compare to Time 2?
    a. What actions have followed the monitoring procedure at T1 (consultations, examinations, referrals etc.)?
    b. What percentage of patients has received psychological support between Time 1 and Time 2?
  5. How do well-being outcomes correlate with clinical parameters (glycaemic control, complications, co-morbidity) on Time 1 and Time 2?
  6. How does implementing the monitoring procedure impact clinical practice (e.g. time and number of consultations, referrals, satisfaction with care)?