A standard set of person-centred outcomes for diabetes mellitus: results of an international and unified approach

AIMS To select a core list of standard outcomes for diabetes to be routinely applied internationally, including patient-reported outcomes. METHODS We conducted a structured systematic review of outcome measures, focusing on adults with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This process was followed by a consensus-driven modified Delphi panel, including a multidisciplinary group of academics, health professionals and people with diabetes. External feedback to validate the set of outcome measures was sought from people with diabetes and health professionals. RESULTS The panel identified an essential set of clinical outcomes related to diabetes control, acute events, chronic complications, health service utilisation, and survival that can be measured using routine administrative data and/or clinical records. Three instruments were recommended for annual measurement of patient-reported outcome measures: the WHO Well-Being Index for psychological well-being; the depression module of the Patient Health Questionnaire for depression; and the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale for diabetes distress. A range of factors related to demographic, diagnostic profile, lifestyle, social support and treatment of diabetes were also identified for case-mix adjustment. CONCLUSIONS We recommend the standard set identified in this study for use in routine practice to monitor, benchmark and improve diabetes care. The inclusion of patient-reported outcomes enables people living with diabetes to report directly on their condition in a structured way

SHE Summit: Final Evaluation Report

Girls from culturally diverse backgrounds have been identified as an important target population for the promotion of health, sport and physical activity engagement. The Sport Health Education (SHE) Summit, delivered by the Lebanese Muslim Association, aimed to engage girls from culturally and linguistically diverse and marginalised groups to inspire, empower and enhance health, physical activity and educational aspirations. The purpose of this evaluation was to evaluate the impact of the GoActive SHE Summit on perceptions of body image and social media, confidence, sport participation, educational and career aspirations. This evaluation report presents the findings of a program evaluation questionnaire and a series of focus groups with female secondary school students who attended the SHE Summit. These findings will be used to inform future initiatives designed to empower and enhance health and educational outcomes in girls from culturally diverse backgrounds