ABSTRACT
AIMS: To study the impact of a novel comprehensive eLearning approach in delivering diabetes related education program that includes knowledge and sets of practices to the school personnel in Kuwait to enable them to provide a supportive environment for students with diabetes. METHODS: The program was designed with three components namely; knowledge, skills and recommendations. The diabetes knowledge was delivered through an interactive eLearning program, the effectiveness of which was assessed using diabetes knowledge questionnaires which were deployed pre- and post-course delivery. Additionally, the participants' knowledge retention and confidence in caring for a student with diabetes were evaluated at 6 or 12â¯months post-intervention. RESULTS: A total of 124 public schools' personnel participated in the program. Post e-Learning delivery, diabetes knowledge increased significantly from baseline (pâ¯<â¯0.0001) and knowledge was retained over 6 and 12â¯months. Average of overall confidence scores in caring for students with diabetes was 61.86% in all items of care. CONCLUSIONS: Offering eLearning diabetes education for school personnel increases their knowledge which can be retained for up to 12â¯months and imparts confidence in caring for students with diabetes. This novel approach of delivering diabetes education will help school personnel in managing students with diabetes.
