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. 2021 Dec;34(6):1042-1052.
doi: 10.1111/jhn.12875. Epub 2021 Mar 24.

Clinicians' perceived barriers and enablers to the dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care: A systematic review

Ruth C Boocock  1   2 , Amelia A Lake  1   2 , Anna Haste  2   3 , Helen J Moore  2   3
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Clinicians' perceived barriers and enablers to the dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care: A systematic review

Ruth C Boocock et al. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Background: Dietary management of type 2 diabetes is considered as a key remission and management strategy. This review explored clinicians' perceived barriers and enablers to the dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care.

Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and ASSIA were searched from 1980 to 16 June 2020.

Results: Of 2021 records, 14 studies met the inclusion criteria, describing the 14 domains of the refined Theoretical Domains Framework. The data synthesised to the domains of environmental context and resources, intentions and beliefs about capabilities were considered most trustworthy, closely followed by knowledge, behavioural regulation and beliefs about consequences. Two-thirds of studies cited time for staff training or patient education as major constraints to type 2 diabetes management. Clinicians also identified lack of patient engagement and poor dietary adherence as issues. Despite this, clinician confidence about giving dietary advice to patients was high. With further exploration, knowledge gaps were apparent and feelings of despondency as a result of poor outcomes were visible.

Conclusions: This review revealed four clinician behaviours: (2) the perception of the dietitian; (2) the definition of a clinician qualified to give dietary advice; (3) clinician belief in dietary management as a treatment; and (4) clinician belief in a patient's capability to change dietary behaviour. These behaviours, if challenged and changed, have the potential to improve dietary management and outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes in primary care.

Keywords: clinician; dietary management; perceptions; type 2 diabetes.

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