A Systematic Review of Continuity of Care Strategies for Enhancing Diabetes Self-Management in Older Adults in Asian Countries

Universitas Padjadjaran Leads New Insights on Continuity of Care for Diabetes Management in Asia

Diabetes mellitus among older adults is an escalating health challenge in Asia, with issues ranging from poor self-care adherence to limited access to healthcare. A new study, led by Citra Windani MS, S.Kep., Ners., M.Kep. from the Faculty of Nursing at Universitas Padjadjaran, in collaboration with colleagues from Universitas Padjadjaran and Queensland University of Technology, provides a comprehensive review of continuity of care strategies to enhance self-management for older adults with diabetes.

Published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, this systematic review analyzed 12 studies across Asia and identified three major strategies: social support and educational interventions, community-based interventions with integrated health management, and technology-driven monitoring tools. The review highlights meaningful improvements in medication adherence, glycemic control (with HbA1c reductions of 0.28%–0.7%), self-efficacy, physical activity, and quality of life.

This research emphasizes that combining educational, technological, and community-based approaches is crucial to long-term success in diabetes care. More importantly, tailoring interventions to the social and cultural contexts of Asian countries can optimize outcomes.

By aligning with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, this study strengthens the role of Universitas Padjadjaran in advancing research that directly improves population health across Asia.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S536258