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- Title
A concordance therapy to help older people self-manage type 2 diabetes.
- Authors
Hamilton-West, Kate; Rowe, Julie; Katona, Cornelius; King, Annette; Coulton, Simon; Milne, Alisoun; Alaszewski, Andy; Ellis, Kathy; Pinnock, Hilary
- Abstract
Active self-management of diabetes is essential for reducing the risk of serious complications. However, research indicates that many people with diabetes struggle to adhere to complex self-management regimens. Here, the authors describe the development of an intervention - a "concordance therapy" - to support diabetes self-management. The approach uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to help people with diabetes and healthcare professionals work together to develop self-management regimens that are realistic and that work for the individual. Following development work, the intervention was piloted with a sample of older adults who had inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes. The authors' findings are presented, along with their considerations for future work in the area.
- Subjects
DIABETES complications; TYPE 2 diabetes risk factors; TYPE 2 diabetes treatment; TYPE 2 diabetes &; psychology; PATIENT selection; DIABETES; HEALTH care teams; MEDICAL care; EVALUATION of medical care; NATIONAL health services; METABOLIC regulation; PATIENT compliance; PATIENTS; REFERENCE books; HEALTH self-care; DISEASE management
- Publication
Diabetes & Primary Care, 2013, Vol 15, Issue 5, p240
- ISSN
1466-8955
- Publication type
Article