ArticleBMC geriatrics2018
Perceived family support among older persons in diabetes mellitus self-management.
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- Patterns and associated factors of diabetes self-management: Results of a latent class analysis in a German population-based study.PloS one · 2021Article
- Self-Care Experiences of Adults with Chronic Disease in Indonesia: An Integrative Review.International journal of chronic diseases · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe aging process has functional consequences for older persons, such as degenerative processes of the pancreas resulting in diabetes mellitus. The increasing age of the population will eventually lead to increasing health problems of older persons, including diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that requires long-term care through self-management. Diabetes self-management in older persons is influenced by family support as the main support system. This study aimed to explore perceived family support by older persons in diabetes mellitus self-management.
methodsThis study applied descriptive phenomenology method. The data were collected through in-depth interviews. There were nine older persons with diabetes mellitus as participants. Data consisted of in-depth interview recordings and field notes. Data were transcribed and analyzed using Colaizzi's method.
resultsThe results identified that family support as perceived by older persons included daily activity assistance, assistance with obtaining health services, food preparation, financial support, attention, guidance, and problem solving. The response to family support was pleasure as expressed by the older persons.
conclusionsPhysical and economic limitations were a significant hindrance to self-management of diabetes mellitus in older persons; therefore, they require family support to optimize their independence. The results of this study highlight the importance of family support in diabetes mellitus self-management in older persons.
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