Table 1 Intervention according to TIDieR (Template for Intervention Description and Replication)
Brief name | Virtual specialist conferences between general practitioners and endocrinologists about type 2 diabetes |
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Why | To support general practitioners (GP) in managing their patients living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). To optimize pharmacological treatment of patients with T2D |
What | Virtual conferences between GPs and endocrinologists lasting approx. 45 min. The four conferences are thematic: (1) T2D and cardiovascular disease and heart failure, (2) T2D and cholesterol and lipids, (3) T2D and kidney disease and blood pressure, and (4) T2D and a free topic. The GP is asked to bring to each conference 2–3 patient cases related to the theme and 1–2 patient cases of their own choice. Each conference follows the same format: (1) check in (5 min), (2) presentation by endocrinologist on the conference theme with a focus on medication and treatment guidelines (10 min), (3) presentation by GP and joint dialogue about 2–3 patients related to the theme (20 min), (4) presentation by GP and joint dialogue about 1–2 patients unrelated to the theme (optional; 5 min), and (5) wrapping up and summary of learning points (5 min) Before the first virtual conference, an introductory webinar (90 min) is held to learn GPs about how to use the electronic “Diabetes Overview” to identify and manage patients with T2D All conferences and webinars are carried out according to a manual |
Who provided | Preparation and roles before and during virtual conferences: GP(s): - Chair of the meeting - Finds patient cases via “Diabetes Overview” - Presents patient cases General practice staff: - Participates in the dialogue Endocrinologists from Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus. Each general practice meets the same endocrinologist in all the conferences: - Presentation on the conference theme - Dialogue about and advises on patient cases |
How | Virtual conferences between one endocrinologist and at least one GP from each general practice. MDs in training and practice staff from the general practice is encouraged to participate The virtual conference is integrated into the working plan of the endocrinologists GPs are responsible for planning their own clinical programme |
Where | Virtual meeting platform. The endocrinologists will be sitting at Aarhus University hospital. The GPs will be sitting in their practice or at home |
When and how much? | Each general practice will receive four conferences in 1 year each lasting approx. 45 min and one introductory webinar (90 min) |
Tailoring | GPs decide themselves on which patient cases they want to bring to the conferences: 2–3 related to the theme and 1–2 patient cases of their own choice |
Modifications | Modifications due to changing circumstances or on behalf of the participants will be noted throughout |
How well | Adherence and fidelity in the outcome study is analysed, and the trial will study process outcomes |