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. 2015 May;39(3):433-40.
doi: 10.5993/AJHB.39.3.15.

Patients', caregivers', and providers' perceived strategies for diabetes care

Sylvie A Akohoue  1 , Kushal Patel  2 , LeMonica L Adkerson  3 , Russell L Rothman  4
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Patients', caregivers', and providers' perceived strategies for diabetes care

Sylvie A Akohoue et al. Am J Health Behav. 2015 May.

Abstract

Objectives: To explore strategies to improve type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) self-management among low-income and minority groups.

Methods: Focus groups centered on T2DM self-care behaviors were conducted using convenient sample of patients with T2DM (N = 17), caregivers (N = 5) and healthcare providers (N = 15).

Results: Patients and caregivers perceived strategies included improving patient-provider communication, providers' accessibility and compassion, and flexible clinic hours. Strategies identified by providers were realistic patient's expectations, family support, and community resources.

Conclusions: To our knowledge, this study is the first to elicit strategies to improve T2DM self-management through a joint meeting of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Study findings could help inform future efforts to assist patients better manage their T2DM.

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The authors have no competing interests with respect to this research.

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Model Illustrating Potential Strategies to Address Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management
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