Table 2.
GP trainees’ current management regarding Type 2 diabetes (N = 112).
| Type 2 diabetes management items | Agree (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Guidelines on Type 2 diabetes management are useful for me in providing diabetes care for my patients | 78 (69.6) | 2.68 (0.51) |
| I keep up to date on new technology and treatment regarding Type 2 diabetes | 52 (46.4) | 2.38 (0.63) |
| At my practice, team-based approach is used for Type 2 diabetes | 48 (42.9) | 2.36 (0.61) |
| I usually apply evidence-based diabetic care in daily practice | 47 (42.0) | 2.36 (0.60) |
| I feel that my knowledge and skills are sufficient for managing diabetes | 45 (40.2) | 2.40 (0.49) |
| My practice regarding Type 2 diabetes is efficient | 38 (33.9) | 2.32 (0.51) |
| I’m confident with using brief counselling techniques including motivating behaviour change and lifestyle modifications | 36 (32.1) | 2.24 (0.59) |
Note: Mean was calculated from a three-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (disagree), 2 (not sure) to 3 (agree).