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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 14, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 14, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Weighing in on the Body Knowledge Questionnaire: Initial Development and Pilot Testing
Conclusions
This research provided preliminary evidence of the validity (content, construct, and criterion) and reliability (internal consistency) of the BKQ. With additional psychometric testing, the BKQ instrument has great potential for use in weight management practice areas, such as diabetes education, dietetics, nursing, and psychology, for use in individual or group weight management programs and program evaluation; or in the development of novel weight management interventions. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hernandez, D. A., Hernandez, C. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Pilot Study Evaluating the Feasibility and Initial Outcomes of a Primary Care Weight Loss Intervention With Peer Coaches
Conclusions
Results of this pilot study indicated that a primary care weight management program including group-based visits and peer-delivered telephone contacts achieved significant weight loss among predominantly African American patients with weight-related comorbidities, including diabetes and prediabetes. Additional research is needed to examine the long-term outcomes of this novel approach and to identify program components supporting patients’ success. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dutton, G. R., Phillips, J. M., Kukkamalla, M., Cherrington, A. L., Safford, M. M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Normalizing: Adolescent Experiences Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Conclusions
Normal developmental tasks of adolescence were closely related and contribute to understanding why adolescents struggle with diabetes. These research findings place a different and positive perspective on diabetes management; the focus shifts to supporting wellness and maintaining a normal life rather than on illness. Findings are expected to be of value to health providers working with adolescents with type 1 diabetes, parents, nursing researchers, and adolescents facing the challenge of diabetes management. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Babler, E., Strickland, C. J. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Successful Patient Diabetes Education in the Emergency Department
Conclusion
Study results provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of learner-centered DSME delivered in the ED at imparting critical knowledge and skills to patients with T2DM. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lewis, V. R., Benda, N., Nassar, C., Magee, M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Measuring the Implementation and Effects of a Coordinated Care Model Featuring Diabetes Self-management Education Within Four Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Conclusion
Integrating and delivering DSME and DSMS within coordinated care settings have the potential to improve PCMH practice and associated clinical health outcomes for populations experiencing health disparities. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sepers, C. E., Fawcett, S. B., Lipman, R., Schultz, J., Colie-Akers, V., Perez, A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Assessing Needs and Feasibility of Diabetes Self-management Coaching at Faith-Based Organizations for Indo-Guyanese Immigrants
Conclusions
This study sheds light on the feasibility of an FBO-based DSM intervention for the Indo-Guyanese. It offers insights into developing culturally appropriate DSM intervention format and strategy. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hosler, A. S., Solanki, M. N., Savadatti, S. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Low Health Literacy Predicts Misperceptions of Diabetes Control in Patients With Persistently Elevated A1C
Conclusions
In this population of patients with poorly controlled diabetes, a majority of those with low health literacy believed that they were controlling their disease well or very well. Patients who believe that they are already controlling their diabetes well may be less likely to make changes to improve control. Health care providers and educators should consider health literacy when discussing control of diabetes and when setting management goals with patients. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ferguson, M. O., Long, J. A., Zhu, J., Small, D. S., Lawson, B., Glick, H. A., Schapira, M. M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Meaning of Illness and Self-Care in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusion
Aspects of the meaning attributed to illness were significantly associated with self-care in patients with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, cognitive appraisals may explain variances observed in self-care understanding and behaviors. Based on these results, it is important to understand the negative effect that diabetes could have when promoting self-care understanding and diet adherence. In addition, it shows that helping patients address the stress and changing commitments that result from diabetes may help decrease the amount of diabetes control problems, even if there is little effect on diabetes understanding. T...
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Strom Williams, J., Walker, R. J., Lynch, C. P., Voronca, D., Egede, L. E. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Emotional Support for Diabetes Management: An International Cross-Cultural Study
Conclusions
Across different settings and populations, emotional support for diabetes management evolved over time, was often integrated with informational support, and emerged through both implicit and explicit strategies that addressed varied context-specific stressors. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kowitt, S. D., Urlaub, D., Guzman-Corrales, L., Mayer, M., Ballesteros, J., Graffy, J., Simmons, D., Cummings, D. M., Fisher, E. B. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Race and Referral to Diabetes Education in Primary Care Patients With Prediabetes and Diabetes
Conclusions
Being African American independently increased the likelihood of referral for diabetes education in patients with prediabetes and patients with diabetes. After adjusting for patient comorbidities and risk factors, this association remained significant for patients with prediabetes. Additional research is needed to determine if provider beliefs and attitudes regarding race and diabetes education account for this association. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hooks-Anderson, D. R., Crannage, E. F., Salas, J., Scherrer, J. F. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Process Evaluation of Practice-based Diabetes Prevention Programs: What Are the Implementation Challenges?
Conclusions
Addressing challenges to feasibility is required for successful translation of evidence-based programs to clinical settings. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Carroll, J., Winters, P., Fiscella, K., Williams, G., Bauch, J., Clark, L., Sutton, J., Bennett, N. Tags: Tool Chest Source Type: research
NIH Public Access Policy: How Does Information Get Uploaded to PubMed Central and by Whom?
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 12, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Fain, J. A. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
