ArticleDiabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association2025
Understanding behaviour change maintenance after attending a self-management education and support programme for type 2 diabetes: A longitudinal qualitative study.
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- Strategic development of integrated governance for type 2 diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) care in Indonesia: a mixed-methods approach.Global health action · 2026Article
- Sustaining physical activity following participation in a joint pain exercise and education rehabilitation programme; a qualitative longitudinal study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The effect of a holistic nurse coaching intervention on glycemic control, diabetes self-management, and empowerment: a randomized controlled trial.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Understanding behaviour change maintenance after attending a self-management education and support programme for type 2 diabetes: A longitudinal qualitative study.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2025Article
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aimsThis study aimed to explore behaviour change maintenance experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes over 15 months following attendance at a diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programme and their needs for post-programme support.
methodsA longitudinal qualitative study using four interviews and experience sampling (written notes and photographs) was conducted. Data were analysed through a deductive analysis based on an existing framework combined with an inductive thematic analysis approach.
resultsTwenty-one adults (67% women, aged 39-74) participated; seventeen completed all interviews. Analysis resulted in the refined Supporting Understanding and Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes Maintenance Self-Management (SUSTAIN) framework and three themes capturing key trends and changes over time: (1) integrating the changes amidst the constant ebb and flow of life; (2) consolidating the changes: moving towards independent maintenance; and (3) building bridges to self-maintenance: the role of support post-programme.
conclusionsPeople may experience difficulties in maintaining behavioural changes post-DSMES programmes. Programmes should address the role of emotions, psychological and physical resources and environmental and social influences in behaviour change maintenance and promote the development of skills for longer-term management, including self-regulation, behavioural autonomy, intrinsic motivation and habit formation. As some people may also benefit from longer-term, ongoing support, digitally delivered with occasional sessions involving peers and educators beyond 12 months should be considered. Suggestions for ongoing support include progress monitoring, expert guidance, educational updates, troubleshooting opportunities and encouragement and motivational support.
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