ArticlePsycho-social medicine2012
The importance of social support for people with type 2 diabetes - a qualitative study with general practitioners, practice nurses and patients.
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- Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among Chinese diabetic retinopathy patients: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2022Article
- Understanding the mechanisms generating outcomes in a Danish peer support intervention for socially vulnerable people with type 2-diabetes: a realist evaluation.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2021Article
- Primary care providers' use of and attitudes towards placebos: An exploratory focus group study with US physicians.British journal of health psychology · 2020Article
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- The role of religious coping and social support on medication adherence and quality of life among the elderly with type 2 diabetes.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Types and sources of social support among adults living with type 2 diabetes in rural communities in the Dominican Republic.Global public health · 2019Article
- Social support and coping in adults with type 2 diabetes.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2017Article
- Religiosity, Social Support and Care Associated with Health in Older Mexicans with Diabetes.Journal of religion and health · 2016Article
- Feasibility and acceptance of exercise recommendations (10,000 steps a day) within routine German health check (Check-Up 35/GOÄ29)-study protocol.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2016Article
- Modelling self-management pathways for people with diabetes in primary care.BMC family practice · 2015Article
- An Innovative Approach to Informing Research: Gathering Perspectives on Diabetes Care Challenges From an Online Patient Community.Interactive journal of medical research · 2015Article
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8 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveSocial support is an important element of family medicine within a primary care setting, delivered by general practitioners and practice nurses in addition to usual clinical care. The aim of the study was to explore general practitioner's, practice nurse's and people with type 2 diabetes' views, experiences and perspectives of the importance of social support in caring for people with type 2 diabetes and their role in providing social support.
methodsInterviews with general practitioners (n=10) and focus groups with practice nurses (n=10) and people with diabetes (n=9). All data were audio-recorded, fully transcribed and thematically analysed using qualitative content analysis by Mayring.
resultsAll participants emphasized the importance of the concept of social support and its impacts on well-being of people with type 2 diabetes. Social support is perceived helpful for people with diabetes in order to improve diabetes control and give support for changes in lifestyle habits (physical activity and dietary changes). General practitioners identified a lack of information about facilities in the community like sports or self-help groups. Practice nurses emphasized that they need more training, such as in dietary counselling.
conclusionsSocial support given by general practitioners and practice nurses plays a crucial role for people with type 2 diabetes and is an additional component of social care. However there is a need for an increased awareness by general practitioners and practice nurses about the influence social support could have on the individual's diabetes management.
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