Computer-Based Programmed Instruction Did Not Improve the Knowledge Retention of Medication Instructions of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conclusions
CPI did not improve medication knowledge retention at 2 weeks. CPI led to higher patient satisfaction compared with controls. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ruiz, J. G., Andrade, A. D., Anam, R., Lisigurski, M., Karanam, C., Sharit, J. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Assessment of a Short Diabetes Knowledge Instrument for Older and Minority Adults
Conclusions
The SDKI (13-item questionnaire) appears to be a valid and reliable instrument to evaluate knowledge about diabetes. Assessment in a multi-ethnic sample of older adults suggests that this instrument can be used to measure diabetes knowledge in diverse populations. Further evaluation is needed to determine whether or not this instrument can detect changes in knowledge resulting from diabetes education or other interventions. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Quandt, S. A., Ip, E. H., Kirk, J. K., Saldana, S., Chen, S.-H., Nguyen, H., Bell, R. A., Arcury, T. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Active Steps for Diabetes: A Community-Campus Partnership Addressing Frailty and Diabetes
Conclusion
Physical activity, a keystone for blood glucose control, is difficult for older adults who are frail. ASD provides a model for DSME that may reduce frailty of participants and increase their capacity for physical activity. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Pariser, G., Hager, K., Gillette, P., Golemboski, K., Jackson, K. Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Family-Based Diabetes Intervention for Hispanic Adults and Their Family Members
Conclusions
Findings suggest that including family members in educational interventions may provide emotional and psychological support to patients with diabetes, help to develop healthy family behaviors, and promote diabetes self-management. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hu, J., Wallace, D. C., McCoy, T. P., Amirehsani, K. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Patient-Provider Relationships Across the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions
Findings highlight the importance of enhanced provider awareness of T1D emerging adults’ complex feelings about the transition in care. Improved integration of individual- and family-centered approaches to developmentally tailored diabetes care is needed to augment patient and provider relationships. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ritholz, M. D., Wolpert, H., Beste, M., Atakov-Castillo, A., Luff, D., Garvey, K. C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Diabetes Self-Management Education Patterns in a US Population-Based Cohort of Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Conclusions
Health care providers should work together to address reported gaps in DSME to improve patient care. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jaacks, L. M., Bell, R. A., Dabelea, D., D'Agostino, R. B., Dolan, L. M., Imperatore, G., Klingensmith, G., Lawrence, J. M., Saydah, S., Yi-Frazier, J., Mayer-Davis, E. J., for the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study Group, Lawrence, Reynolds, Hsu, Black, Tags: Features Source Type: research
Looking Ahead
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
AADE News
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Industry Update
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Bodily Aesthetic Ideals Among Latinas With Type 2 Diabetes: Implications for Treatment Adherence, Access, and Outcomes
Conclusions
Interventions that emphasize reduced body size may be less effective with Latinas who have T2DM than those that emphasize the benefits of exercise and weight loss for skin health, energy levels, and reduced virilization. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Weitzman, P. F., Caballero, A. E., Millan-Ferro, A., Becker, A. E., Levkoff, S. E. Tags: Features Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Coping Styles in Response to Unfair Treatment and Understanding of Diabetes Self-Care
Conclusions
Active coping was more strongly associated with understanding of diabetes self-care among older African Americans than whites. Future research on coping styles may give new insights into reducing diabetes disparities among racial/ethnic minorities. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dyke, M. L., Cuffee, Y. L., Halanych, J. H., McManus, R. H., Curtin, C., Allison, J. J. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Optimizing Insulin Pump Therapy: A Quality Improvement Project
Conclusions
Use of a pump assessment questionnaire allows for focused discussion concerning patient behaviors related to pump operations, troubleshooting, and self-management. Incorporating use of a pump assessment questionnaire into routine practice may result in improved patient education and avoidance of adverse events specific to insulin pump therapy. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Meade, L. T., Rushton, W. E. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Tes, Licuados, and Capsulas: Herbal Self-Care Remedies of Latino/Hispanic Immigrants for Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions
Diabetes educators and other health care providers need to ask Latino/Hispanic clients about their use of herbal remedies and become knowledgeable about herbal products to provide advice about safety. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Amirehsani, K. A., Wallace, D. C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Diabetes Self-Management and Leptin in Mexican Americans With Type 2 Diabetes: The Starr County Border Health Initiative
Conclusions
With increasing obesity rates, further research is warranted to determine if leptin is a useful intervention target in type 2 diabetes. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Brown, S. A., Kouzekanani, K., Garcia, A. A., Orlander, P. R., Hanis, C. L. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Goal Setting With Type 2 Diabetes: A Hermeneutic Analysis of the Experiences of Diabetes Educators
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explicate and interpret common experiences of diabetes educators (DEs) with patient goal setting for patients with type 2 diabetes in diabetes education.
Methods
Transcripts (n = 10) from semi-structured interviews were analyzed using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to more deeply explore the accounts of DEs’ goal setting with patients with type 2 diabetes.
Results
The overarching pattern that emerged was "Striking a Balance," which subsumed 4 subthemes: Applying Theoretical-Practical Principles When Setting Goals, Identifying Idealistic-Realistic Expectations, Creat...
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 8, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Fleming, S. E., Boyd, A., Ballejos, M., Kynast-Gales, S. A., Malemute, C. L., Armstrong Shultz, J., Vandermause, R. K. Tags: Features Source Type: research
