scholarly journals Health literacy experiences of multi‐ethnic patients and their health‐care providers in the management of type 2 diabetes in Malaysia: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 1166-1176
Author(s):  
Adina Abdullah ◽  
Su May Liew ◽  
Chirk Jenn Ng ◽  
Subashini Ambigapathy ◽  
P. Vengadasalam V. Paranthaman
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Literacy Experiences

scholarly journals Health Care Providers’ Perceptions of Responsibilities and Resources to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk After Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-167
Author(s):  
Sumali S. Hewage ◽  
Shweta R. Singh ◽  
Claudia Chi ◽  
Jerry K.Y. Chan ◽  
Tong Wei Yew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Diabetes Risk ◽  
Care Providers

scholarly journals Developing a Shared Patient-Centered, Web-Based Medication Platform for Type 2 Diabetes Patients and Their Health Care Providers: Qualitative Study on User Requirements (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerda Bernhard ◽  
Cornelia Mahler ◽  
Hanna Marita Seidling ◽  
Marion Stützle ◽  
Dominik Ose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Access Methods

BACKGROUND Information technology tools such as shared patient-centered, Web-based medication platforms hold promise to support safe medication use by strengthening patient participation, enhancing patients’ knowledge, helping patients to improve self-management of their medications, and improving communication on medications among patients and health care professionals (HCPs). However, the uptake of such platforms remains a challenge also due to inadequate user involvement in the development process. Employing a user-centered design (UCD) approach is therefore critical to ensure that user’ adoption is optimal. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify what patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their HCPs regard necessary requirements in terms of functionalities and usability of a shared patient-centered, Web-based medication platform for patients with T2DM. METHODS This qualitative study included focus groups with purposeful samples of patients with T2DM (n=25), general practitioners (n=13), and health care assistants (n=10) recruited from regional health care settings in southwestern Germany. In total, 8 semistructured focus groups were conducted. Sessions were audio- and video-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subjected to a computer-aided qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Appropriate security and access methods, supported data entry, printing, and sending information electronically, and tracking medication history were perceived as the essential functionalities. Although patients wanted automatic interaction checks and safety alerts, HCPs on the contrary were concerned that unspecific alerts confuse patients and lead to nonadherence. Furthermore, HCPs were opposed to patients’ ability to withhold or restrict access to information in the platform. To optimize usability, there was consensus among participants to display information in a structured, chronological format, to provide information in lay language, to use visual aids and customize information content, and align the platform to users’ workflow. CONCLUSIONS By employing a UCD, this study provides insight into the desired functionalities and usability of patients and HCPs regarding a shared patient-centered, Web-based medication platform, thus increasing the likelihood to achieve a functional and useful system. Substantial and ongoing engagement by all intended user groups is necessary to reconcile differences in requirements of patients and HCPs, especially regarding medication safety alerts and access control. Moreover, effective training of patients and HCPs on medication self-management (support) and optimal use of the tool will be a prerequisite to unfold the platform’s full potential.

scholarly journals Case Report: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Shofi Hesfianto
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Patient’S Expectation

.......A patient who was first diagnosed with a chronic disease often does not fully understand the meaning or significanceof the chronic disease with which his/ her body suffers, against the risk of future complications if the disease is not well-controlled. On the other hand, in this reported case, the patient’s expectation was that her chronic disease, the T2DM, can be cured. Therefore, a shared understanding between health care providers and patient is likely the key to commencing the course of managing any chronic disease in a patient effectively.......

scholarly journals Needs and resources of people with type 2 diabetes in peri-urban Cochabamba, Bolivia: A people-centred perspective.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Leyns ◽  
Niek Couvreur ◽  
Sara Willems ◽  
Ann Van Hecke
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Low Literacy ◽  
Traditional Use

Abstract Background: The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes results in a worldwide public healthcare crisis, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with unprepared and overburdened health systems mainly focused on infectious diseases and maternal and child health. Studies regarding type 2 diabetes in LMICs describe specific interventions ignoring a comprehensive analysis of the local factors people see influential to their health. This study aims to meet this research gap by exploring what people with type 2 diabetes in Bolivia need to maintain or improve their health, how important they perceive those identified needs and to what extent these needs are met.Methods: From March until May 2019, 33 persons with type 2 diabetes from three periurban municipalities of the department of Cochabamba participated in this study. The concept mapping methodology by Trochim, a highly structured qualitative brainstorming method, was used to generate and structure a broad range of perspectives on what the participants considered instrumental for their health.Results: The brainstorming resulted in 156 original statements condensed into 72 conceptually different needs and resources, structured under nine conceptual clusters and four action domains. These domains illustrated with vital needs were: (1) self-management with use of plants and the possibility to measure sugar levels periodically; (2) healthcare providers with the need to trust and receive a uniform diagnosis and treatment plan; (3) health system with opportune access to care and (4) community with community participation in health and safety, including removal of stray dogs.Conclusions: This study identifies mostly contextual factors like low literacy levels, linguistic problems in care, the need to articulate people's worldview including traditional use of natural remedies with the Bolivian health system and the lack of expertise on type 2 diabetes by primary health care providers. Understanding the needs and structuring them in different areas wherein action is required serves as a foundation for the planning and evaluation of an integrated people centred care program for people with type 2 diabetes. This participative method serves as a tool to implement the often theoretical concept of integrated people centred health care in health policy and program development.

A qualitative thematic analysis of online UK diabetes health forums to assess experiences and perspectives of insulin therapy in Type 2 Diabetes (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Allen-Taylor ◽  
Laura Ryan ◽  
Rebecca Upsher ◽  
Kirsty Winkley-Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Insulin Therapy ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND Despite the advent of newer therapeutic agents, many individuals with T2D will require insulin treatment. Insulin refusal and cessation of treatment in this group is common and their needs under explored. OBJECTIVE To understand the experiences and perspectives of individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been recommended or prescribed insulin therapy, expressed on online health forums. METHODS Setting: Retrospective archived forum threads from the two largest, freely and publicly accessible diabetes health forums in the UK were screened over a 12-month period (August 2019-20). Design: Within the Diabetes UK forum, the search term ‘insulin (title only)’ was employed to identify relevant threads. Within Diabetes.co.uk, threads were screened within an existing ‘Type 2 with insulin’ message board. Three independent researchers coded the forum threads and posts. Pertinent themes and subthemes were identified and have been illustrated by paraphrasing of members quotes, to ensure anonymity. Participants: n=299 posts from 29 threads from Diabetes UK and n=295 posts from 28 threads from Diabetes.co.uk, were analysed over the study period. Fifty-seven threads in total met the inclusion criteria and were included in the thematic analysis. RESULTS Four overarching themes with subthemes were generated to illustrate the unmet needs that had prompted members to seek information, advice and support outside of their usual care provision, via the forums: (1) unmet practical needs and self-management support; including insulin injection technique, titration, travel, driving with insulin and utilising new technology, (2) psychological and peer support; advice, encouragement and empathy, which was readily offered and well received, (3) seeking and providing extended lifestyle advice; discussions around alternative diet strategies, types of activity and their effects on glycaemia and body weight, and (4) relationships with health care professionals (HCPs); including recounting of problematic experiences such as paternalism, lack of HCP knowledge and inadequate provision of effective insulin focused diabetes self-management education. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to utilise data from online health forums, to characterise the experiences and perspectives of people with T2D who are recommended or prescribed insulin therapy. The observed naturalistic conversations have generated useful insights. Our findings suggest there are additional needs that are not being currently met by health care providers. They also suggest that problematic relationships with HCPs remain a barrier to effective insulin therapy. The study results will help to directly inform insulin focused diabetes self-management and support strategies, in order to enable individuals to achieve their best outcomes.

scholarly journals Needs and resources of people with type 2 diabetes in peri-urban Cochabamba, Bolivia: a people-centred perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Cécile Leyns ◽  
Niek Couvreur ◽  
Sara Willems ◽  
Ann Van Hecke
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Low Literacy ◽  
Traditional Use

Abstract Background The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes results in a worldwide public healthcare crisis, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with unprepared and overburdened health systems mainly focused on infectious diseases and maternal and child health. Studies regarding type 2 diabetes in LMICs describe specific interventions ignoring a comprehensive analysis of the local factors people see influential to their health. This study aims to meet this research gap by exploring what people with type 2 diabetes in Bolivia need to maintain or improve their health, how important they perceive those identified needs and to what extent these needs are met. Methods From March until May 2019, 33 persons with type 2 diabetes from three periurban municipalities of the department of Cochabamba participated in this study. The concept mapping methodology by Trochim, a highly structured qualitative brainstorming method, was used to generate and structure a broad range of perspectives on what the participants considered instrumental for their health. Results The brainstorming resulted in 156 original statements condensed into 72 conceptually different needs and resources, structured under nine conceptual clusters and four action domains. These domains illustrated with vital needs were: (1) self-management with use of plants and the possibility to measure sugar levels periodically; (2) healthcare providers with the need to trust and receive a uniform diagnosis and treatment plan; (3) health system with opportune access to care and (4) community with community participation in health and safety, including removal of stray dogs. Conclusions This study identifies mostly contextual factors like low literacy levels, linguistic problems in care, the need to articulate people’s worldview including traditional use of natural remedies with the Bolivian health system and the lack of expertise on type 2 diabetes by primary health care providers. Understanding the needs and structuring them in different areas wherein action is required serves as a foundation for the planning and evaluation of an integrated people centred care program for people with type 2 diabetes. This participative method serves as a tool to implement the often theoretical concept of integrated people centred health care in health policy and program development.

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