Title

Social Welfare Approaches for Patients with Concurrent Diabetes and Cancer.

Authors

Jeong-Hwa Yoo

Abstract

Patients with concurrent diabetes and cancer may have physical, psycholosical, financial and family problems. It is important to understand both the individual and family characteristics in relation to diabetes and cancer. In addition, diabetes educators must consider a variety of factors and issues. The social welfare approach to this disease-related issue aims to improve the psychosocial adjustment and quality of life of diabetes patients with cancer.

Subjects

SOCIAL services; PEOPLE with diabetes; CANCER patients; DIABETES; EDUCATORS; QUALITY of life; EDUCATION

Publication

Journal of Korean Diabetes, 2013, Vol 14, Issue 4, p203

ISSN

2233-7431

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.4093/jkd.2013.14.4.203