title: Insights and trends in diabetes education: results of the 2008 AADE National Diabetes Education Practice Survey.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe current diabetes education practice and specific interventions and responsibilities of diabetes educators in the United States.
  
  
  
  The 2008 National Practice Survey (NPS) instrument consisted of 53 items addressing diabetes education program structure, processes and interventions, outcomes and quality improvement activities, and the chronic care model. The survey was hosted online for American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) members. Participants totaled 2447 members, constituting a 25% return rate. Data from the 2008 NPS were analyzed and compared with results from previous surveys.
  
  
  
  Nearly two-thirds of respondents in 2008 provided diabetes education in a single location, most commonly in a clinical outpatient/managed care setting (39%). Most programs provided comprehensive services. Managers noted that 42% of their programs were either cost/revenue neutral or profitable. Programs varied in types of services, number of patient visits, team member functions, time spent on services, and instructional methods used. At least 50% of managers said their programs report outcome data, and 88% participate in quality/performance improvement activities. Nearly two-thirds of respondents were unfamiliar with the AADE-adopted chronic care model.
  
  
  
  Many 2008 NPS results concur with those obtained in 2005 through 2007. Areas of variability among programs suggest a need for standardized interventions and practice guidelines. Educators are encouraged to report outcomes to elucidate the contributions of their programs to patient care. AADE can use the results and comparative data obtained from the 2008 survey when developing practice, research, and advocacy activities.
authors.affiliation: Lenzi Martin Communications, Inc, Chicago, Illinois (Ms Martin)
authors.forename: Annette Lenzi
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.affiliation: Inova Diabetes Center, Fairfax, Virginia (Ms Lumber)
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lumber
authors.affiliation: Southeastern University School of Nursing, Hammond, Louisiana (Ms Compton)
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Compton
authors.affiliation: Division of Diabetes Translation, Atlanta, Georgia (Ms Ernst)
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ernst
authors.affiliation: Endocrinology Clinical Specialist, VA Puget Sound Seattle Division, Seattle, Washington (Ms Haas)
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Haas
authors.affiliation: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Ms Regan-Klich)
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Regan-Klich
authors.affiliation: University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Edmond, Oklahoma (Ms Letassy)
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Letassy
authors.affiliation: St Joseph Healthcare Diabetes Treatment Center, Lexington, Kentucky (Ms McKnight)
authors.forename: Karen A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: McKnight
authors.affiliation: Behavioral Medicine, Gordon Valley, Minnesota (Mr Nelson)
authors.forename: Joseph B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.affiliation: New York Presbyterian/WC, New York, New York (Ms Seley)
authors.forename: Jane Jeffrie
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Seley
authors.affiliation: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois (Ms Toth)
authors.forename: Judith A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Toth
authors.affiliation: Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachusetts (Ms Mensing)
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mensing
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers / Q000145:classification; D003479:Curriculum; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*