Abstract
The purpose of the study was to validate an audio-visual tool created for the evaluation of its usefulness in breaking the insulin barrier, by making a video which is simple, accessible and informative at the same time. The video explains the nature of type two diabetes, the progression of the disease and the options for treatment and their side effects. The video also addresses the patients' concerns regarding insulin therapy and helps to overcome the barriers towards starting insulin therapy. The subjects included 178 staff personnel who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The personnel consisted of family medicine physicians and residents, medical interns, nurses, medical students and other medical staff (including clinical pharmacist, dietitian, and medical educator). The participants were asked to fill out a validated questionnaire which contained questions about the relevance, clarity, completeness, reassurance, efficiency and accuracy of the information in the video. The study showed a positive response by healthcare personnel toward the audio-visual material which aimed to break insulin barriers in diabetic patients. This material can be used by the diabetic multidisciplinary team as an educational tool as it will leave the patient with a better understanding of insulin which will lead to better control of diabetes and increase compliance.