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Vafopoulou E, Christodoulou N, Papathanasiou IV. Treatment Adherence and Quality of Life Among Elderly Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Registered in the Community. Cureus 2024; 16:e58986. [PMID: 38800199 PMCID: PMC11127614 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background This study investigates the association between medication adherence and health-related quality of life among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Health Center of Tyrnavos community level. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study involved 125 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, aged 60 years and older, who were visiting community healthcare facilities. The research was conducted with a structured questionnaire that included 34 questions related to socio-demographic data, self-reported compliance, and stress. The DQOL-BCI (Diabetes Quality of Life - Brief Clinical Inventory) scale was used to measure health-related quality of life. Results A total of 125 patients with a mean (SD) age of 69.2 (8.1) years were included in the study (64 women and 61 men). Based on the results of the descriptive analysis, 88.0% reported high medication adherence. However, 66% of the participants reported having high anxiety levels, with 33.6% having difficulty controlling their anxiety. Quality of life was negatively correlated with lower medication adherence (P < 0.05). Conclusions Older age and low medication adherence are associated with lower quality of life among diabetic patients. Interventions to improve the quality of life in elderly diabetic patients should consider the effect of age and medication adherence.
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Benioudakis ES, Karlafti E, Kalaitzaki A, Kalpou MA, Georgiou ED, Savopoulos C, Didangelos T. Comparison of the Sensor-Augmented Pump System with the Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Delivery System: Quality of Life, Diabetes Distress, and Glycaemic Outcomes in a Real-Life Context. Curr Diabetes Rev 2024; 20:e310523217505. [PMID: 37259938 DOI: 10.2174/1573399820666230531161858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic disease that requires exogenous insulin administration and intensive management to prevent any complications. Recent innovations in T1D management technologies include the Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop delivery system (AHCL). The pioneer AHCL system provides automated basal and automated bolus corrections when needed. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop (AHCL) system and the Sensor-Augmented Pump (SAP) with Predictive Low Glucose Management (PLGM) system, in relation to glycaemic outcomes, general and diabetes-related Quality of Life (QoL), and diabetes distress. METHODS General and diabetes-related QoL were assessed with the Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (DQOL-BCI) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), respectively. Diabetes distress was assessed with the Diabetes Distress Scale for Type 1 diabetes (T1-DDS). RESULTS Eighty-nine T1D adults participated in the study, mostly females (65.2%), with a mean age of 39.8 (± 11.5 years). They had on average 23 years of diabetes (± 10.7) and they were on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. Significant differences favoring the AHCL over the SAP + PLGM system were demonstrated by lower mean glucose levels, less time above range, lower scores on DQOL-BCI, T1-DDS, and higher scores on WHOQOL-BREF. Finally, the linear regression models revealed the association of time in range in most of the above aspects. CONCLUSION This study highlighted the advantages of the AHCL system over the SAP + PLGM system in the real-world setting in relation to general and diabetes-related QoL, diabetes distress, and glycaemic outcomes.
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- Emmanouil S Benioudakis
- Diabetes Center, 1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, "AHEPA" General University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Diabetes Center, 1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, "AHEPA" General University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Social Work, Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Enhancement of Quality of Life, Health Sciences Faculty, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus Centre for Field Studies, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Diabetes Center, 1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, "AHEPA" General University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Diabetes Center, 1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, "AHEPA" General University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Turton JL, Brinkworth GD, Parker HM, Lim D, Lee K, Rush A, Johnson R, Rooney KB. Effects of a low-carbohydrate diet in adults with type 1 diabetes management: A single arm non-randomised clinical trial. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288440. [PMID: 37432920 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Public interest in low-carbohydrate (LC) diets for type 1 diabetes (T1D) management has increased. This study compared the effects of a healthcare professional delivered LC diet compared to habitual diets higher in carbohydrates on clinical outcomes in adults with T1D. Twenty adults (18-70 yrs) with T1D (≥6 months duration) with suboptimal glycaemic control (HbA1c>7.0% or >53 mmol/mol) participated in a 16-week single arm within-participant, controlled intervention study involving a 4-week control period following their habitual diets (>150 g/day of carbohydrates) and a 12-week intervention period following a LC diet (25-75 g/day of carbohydrates) delivered remotely by a registered dietitian. Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c -primary outcome), time in range (blood glucose: 3.5-10.0 mmol/L), frequency of hypoglycaemia (<3.5 mmol/L), total daily insulin, and quality of life were assessed before and after the control and intervention periods. Sixteen participants completed the study. During the intervention period, there were reductions in total dietary carbohydrate intake (214 to 63 g/day; P<0.001), HbA1c (7.7 to 7.1% or 61 to 54 mmol/mol; P = 0.003) and total daily insulin use (65 to 49 U/day; P<0.001), increased time spent in range (59 to 74%; P<0.001), and improved quality of life (P = 0.015), with no significant changes observed during the control period. Frequency of hypoglycaemia episodes did not differ across timepoints, and no episodes of ketoacidosis or other adverse events were reported during the intervention period. These preliminary findings suggest that a professionally supported LC diet may lead to improvements in markers of blood glucose control and quality of life with reduced exogenous insulin requirements and no evidence of increased hypoglycaemia or ketoacidosis risk in adults with T1D. Given the potential benefits of this intervention, larger, longer-term randomised controlled trials are warranted to confirm these findings. Trial Registration: https://www.anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12621000764831.aspx.
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- Jessica L Turton
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Church Street Medical Practice, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Qscan Group, Clayfield, Queensland, Australia
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- Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, Stirling, Western Australia, Australia
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- Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, Stirling, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Çevik Saldıran T, Kara İ, Dinçer E, Öztürk Ö, Çakıcı R, Burroughs T. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory in Turkish patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-10. [PMID: 36855290 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2182917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To translate and culturally adapt the Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (DQoL-BCI) into Turkish and assess the psychometric properties of the translated version. METHODS A forward-backward translation process was conducted in conformity with international guidelines. A total of 150 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) completed the Turkish version of DQoL-BCI (DQoL-BCI-Tr). The factor structure, test-retest reliability, and construct validity were evaluated. RESULTS In the DQoL-BCI-Tr, the three-factor structure was found optimal and explained 68.7% of the variance. The DQoL-BCI-Tr showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.90) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.98). Cronbach's alpha values ranged from 0.85 to 0.91 for subscales (satisfaction, worry, impact). A negative correlation was found between the total scores of the DQoL-BCI-Tr and the EuroQoL-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) indexes (r= -0.22, p < 0.01). The DQoL-BCI-Tr total score and satisfaction and worry subscale scores differentiated between groups defined by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c>9%) and the use of insulin. CONCLUSIONS The study results showed that the DQoL-BCI-Tr can be served as a reliable and valid instrument to obtain information from Turkish patients with T2DM diagnosis, including satisfaction with treatment, the impact of the disease, and worry about the social/vocational issues.Implications for rehabilitationThe Turkish version of the Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (DQoL-BCI) is a valid and reliable instrument.The DQoL-BCI Questionnaire in Turkish (DQoL-BCI-Tr) is an easy and quick way to determine satisfaction with treatment, impact of disease, and worry about the social/vocational issues.The DQoL-BCI-Tr is a reliable instrument for assessing disease-specific effects, emotional loads, and satisfaction of Turkish patients with type 2 diabetes in clinical and research settings.
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- Tülay Çevik Saldıran
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University, Bitlis, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University, Bitlis, Turkey
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University, Bitlis, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management & Policy, St. Louis University, College for Public Health & Social Justice, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Pérez‐Fernández A, Fernández‐Berrocal P, Gutiérrez‐Cobo MJ. The relationship between well-being and HbA1c in adults with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review. J Diabetes 2023; 15:152-164. [PMID: 36796311 PMCID: PMC9934956 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes has been associated with psychological problems, which in turn have been related to poorer glycemic control (glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1c]). On the contrary, psychological well-being constructs have been associated with superior medical outcomes, including better HbA1c. AIM The main objective of this study was to systematically review the existing literature about the relationships between subjective well-being (SWB) and HbA1c in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS Comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Medline, time restricted to 2021, for studies examining the link between HbA1c and the cognitive (CWB) and affective (AWB) components of SWB. A total of 16 eligible studies were selected according to the inclusion criteria, of which 15 measured CWB and 1 AWB. RESULTS Of the 15 studies included, 11 showed a relationship between CWB and HbA1c, with a higher level of HbA1c being related to poorer CWB. The other four studies did not find any significant association. Finally, the only study examining the relationship between AWB and HbA1c found a marginally association between these variables in the expected direction. CONCLUSION The overall data suggest that CWB is negatively related to HbA1c in this population, but these results are inconclusive. This systematic review offers clinical implications, such as the possible evaluation, prevention, and treatment of the problems associated with diabetes through the study and training of the psychosocial variables that may directly influence SWB. Limitations and future lines of investigation are discussed.
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- Aida Pérez‐Fernández
- Department of Basic Psychology, Faculty of PsychologyUniversity of MálagaMálagaSpain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of PsychologyUniversity of MálagaMálagaSpain
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Haider S, Saleem F, Ahmad N, Iqbal Q, Bashaar M. Translation, Validation, and Psychometric Evaluation of the Diabetes Quality-of-Life Brief Clinical Inventory: The Urdu Version. J Multidiscip Healthc 2022; 15:955-966. [PMID: 35519153 PMCID: PMC9063802 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s351330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Sajjad Haider
- Faculty of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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- SMART Afghan International Trainings and Consultancy, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Correspondence: Mohammad Bashaar, SMART Afghan International Trainings and Consultancy, Shahri Naw, Hospital Street No. 1, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel +93788233865, Email
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Benioudakis ES, Georgiou ED, Barouxi ED, Armagos AM, Koutsoumani V, Anastasiou-Veneti F, Koutsoumani E, Brokalaki M. The diabetes quality of life brief clinical inventory in combination with the management strategies in type 1 diabetes mellitus with or without the use of insulin pump. Diabetol Int 2020; 12:217-228. [PMID: 33786276 DOI: 10.1007/s13340-020-00477-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Aims The aims of this study are to evaluate any differences in the Quality of life among Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) and Multiple Dose Injection (MDI) insulin delivery, applying the Diabetes Quality of life Brief Clinical Inventory (DQoL-BCI) questionnaire, and assess the diabetes management strategies between the two groups. Methods One hundred and ten adult participants (male/female ratio 1:2.7) with type 1 diabetes were recruited in this online survey. Forty-eight of them were using CSII and the rest 62 (were using) MDI insulin delivery. A 23-item socio-demographic/diabetes management strategies questionnaire and the 15-item DQoL-BCI were administered. Results CSII users scored statistically, significantly better at the satisfaction treatment subscale (p = 0.032) of the DQoL-BCI and emerged that they were implemented more management strategies such as dietician guidance services (p = 0.002), carbohydrate education seminars (p = 0.03). Predictive factors were also detected regarding the HbA1c < 7% (53 mmol/mol) and β-coefficients in relation to DQoL-BCI questionnaire with the subscales of a negative impact and satisfaction treatment. Conclusion Diabetes self-management education plays a key role to a better compliance with the treatment. Client-centered multidisciplinary centers in T1DM education are essential so that they be applicable for all T1DM patients irrespective of the type of insulin delivery they used.
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- Emmanouil S Benioudakis
- Department of Psychology, University of Crete, Rethimno, Greece.,Psychiatric Clinic, General Hospital of Chania, Chania, Greece
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- Statistical Methods in Medicine and Pharmacy, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece.,Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus Centre for Field Studies, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Health Psychology, University of Crete, Rethimno, Greece.,Psychiatric Clinic, Naval Hospital of Athens (NNA), Athens, Greece
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Sitia, Greece
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Diabetes mellitus y trabajo. Valoración y revisión de cuestionarios. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2019; 66:520-527. [DOI: 10.1016/j.endinu.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 02/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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