title: Diabetes education in mainland China- a systematic review of the literature.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In this review, we assess and summarize evidence and gaps in the literature regarding diabetes education in mainland China.
  
  
  METHODS
  Using China/Chinese, diabetes and education as key words, articles were obtained from the National Science and Technology Library (NSTL), Chongqing Weipu and Qinghua Tongfang databases. Articles included in this review were further selected based on pre-determined criteria, including studying duration, outcome measurements, and inclusion of control groups.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Based on the 34 articles, we found that studies often took place in inpatient and outpatient department. Popular methods used were class teaching, or one-on-one teaching, and knowledge and glycemic control were mostly selected as the outcome measurements. Beneficial effects of diabetes education on knowledge, and glycemic control were demonstrated in studies during a relatively short follow-up (3-6 months). Limitations to the studies selected were that the effects of interventions on behavior change, BMI, blood pressure, lipids, and medical costs were not clearly addressed, and long-term outcomes and adherence to diabetes education was unknown.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Diabetes education had positive impact on glycemic control in mainland China in short duration.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Future studies should use more creative ways of education, and the long-term impact of diabetes education should be evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education, Nanjing, China. lqq188@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Qingqing
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Lou
authors.forename: Liaofang
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Xia
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Dai
authors.forename: Meijuan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cao
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ruan
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin