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Table 1 Trial measures and timing

From: Protocol for SAMS (Support and Advice for Medication Study): A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to support patients with type 2 diabetes with adherence to medication

 

Baseline visit

Before 8 week visit

At 8 week visit

After 8 week visit

Final visit at 20-weeks

Basic demographics

x

    

Medication

x

 

x

 

x

Co-morbidity

x

    

Clinical measures

     

Weight

x

   

x

Blood pressure

x

   

x

HbA1c (Central laboratory)

x

 

x

 

x

Adherence

     

Electronic medication monitor for preceding period

  

x (50%)

 

x

Self-report (MARS) Diabetes

 

x

  

x

Drug concentrations

  

x

 

x

Psychological

     

TPB† Direct measures and intention

x

x

 

x

 

TPB† Indirect measures

x

x

 

x

 

Time and location of taking medicines

    

x

Communication with practice nurse

    

x

Quality of Life

     

Short-Form 12‡

x

   

x

Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire

    

x

Hypoglycaemia

  

x

 

x

  1. ‡ 12-Item short form Medical Outcomes Study health survey questionnaire.
  2. † Theory of Planned Behaviour.