This book offers a comprehensive guide to self-management education as a patient-focused strategy for improving diabetes care. Grounded in theory and practical application, it explores the global burden of diabetes, the design and implementation of education programs, and strategies to overcome challenges in diverse healthcare settings. Case studies and evidence-based insights highlight the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of empowering patients to manage their condition, enhancing outcomes while reducing healthcare costs.Designed for healthcare professionalsincluding doctors, nurses, dietitians, and diabetes educatorsit provides actionable strategies for integrating self-management education into practice. Policymakers, administrators, and researchers will find valuable insights for advancing quality improvement and patient-centered care. Individuals with diabetes can also benefit from its empowering, accessible guidance.By addressing regional disparities and emphasizing patient empowerment, this book equips readers with the tools to transform diabetes care globally, making it essential for anyone committed to improving health outcomes.
Emmanuel Kumah is an Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, and an adjunct faculty member at Presbyterian University, Ghana, where he teaches Social and Behavioral Sciences. He brings a wealth of experience to academia, having worked for over 15 years as a hospital administrator in both public and private healthcare organizations across Ghana.Before transitioning to academia, he served as the Head of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, the second-largest healthcare facility in Ghana. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives, overseeing operational improvements, and ensuring the hospital met its objectives in service delivery and performance monitoring.His research interests focus on advancing patient-centered care, global health, health policy and systems, quality improvement in healthcare, and healthcare planning and management. He is particularly passionate about empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare journeys, a theme that runs through many of his peer-reviewed publications. Through his work, he aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice, advocating for healthcare systems that prioritize the needs and voices of patients.
