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Johari SM, Razalli NH, Chua KJ, Shahar S. The efficacy of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) intervention package through a subscription model among type-2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysia: a preliminary trial. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:135. [PMID: 38902819 PMCID: PMC11191324 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01379-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) intervention package through a subscription model in improving HbA1c and health parameters among type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) individuals in Malaysia. METHODS This is a quasi-experimental study involving a total number of 111 individuals with T2DM (mean age 57.0 ± 11.7 years, 61% men) who were assigned to intervention (n = 51) and control (n = 60) groups. The intervention group participants were the subscribers of SugO365 program which provided a personalized care service based on self-recorded blood glucose values. Subscribers received a Contour® Plus One glucometer which can connect to Health2Sync mobile app to capture all blood glucose readings as well as physical and virtual follow up with dietitians, nutritionists, and pharmacists for 6 months. Outcome measures were body weight, body mass index (BMI), random blood glucose (RBG), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL, assessed by SF-36 questionnaire). Data were measured at baseline, third and sixth months. RESULTS Repeated-measure analysis of covariance showed significant improvement in HbA1c level (ƞp2 = 0.045, p = 0.008) in the intervention (baseline mean 7.7% ± 1.1%; end mean 7.3% ± 1.3%) as compared to control (baseline mean 7.7% ± 0.9%; end mean 8.1% ± 1.6%) group. Similar trend was observed for Role Emotional domain of the quality of life (ƞp2 = 0.047, p = 0.023) in the intervention (baseline mean 62.8 ± 35.1, end mean 86.3 ± 21.3) compared to control (baseline mean group 70.5 ± 33.8; end mean 78.4 ± 27.3) group. Negative association was found in HbA1c changes using Z-score and Physical Function domain (r = - 0.217, p = 0.022). CONCLUSION A 6 months SMBG intervention package through a subscription model improved blood glucose control as measured by HbA1c and health-related quality of life, particularly the Role Emotional domain. Elevated HbA1c levels are correlated with decreased physical function.There is a need to further examine the efficacy of SMBG intervention package using a larger sample and a longer period of intervention and to determine its cost efficacy.
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- Dietetic Program, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness (H-CARE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Dietetic Program, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness (H-CARE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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AlBurno H, Schneider F, de Vries H, Al Mohannadi D, Mercken L. Determinants of adherence to insulin and blood glucose monitoring among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Qatar: a qualitative study. F1000Res 2024; 11:907. [PMID: 38515508 PMCID: PMC10955191 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.123468.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background Adherence to insulin and blood glucose monitoring (BGM) is insufficient in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide and in Qatar. Little is known about the factors related to being aware of suboptimal adherence and the beliefs related to suboptimal adherence in this group. This qualitative study investigated factors related to awareness of, and beliefs about suboptimal adherence, as well as the existence of specific action plans to combat suboptimal adherence using the I-Change model. Methods The target group was comprised of 20 Arab AYAs (17-24 years of age) with T1D living in Qatar. Participants were interviewed via semi-structured, face-to-face individual interviews, which were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the Framework Method. Results Suboptimal adherence to insulin, and particularly to BGM, in AYAs with T1D was identified. Some AYAs reported to have little awareness about the consequences of their suboptimal adherence and how this can adversely affect optimal diabetes management. Participants also associated various disadvantages to adherence ( e.g., hypoglycemia, pain, among others) and reported low self-efficacy in being adherent ( e.g., when outside home, in a bad mood, among others). Additionally, goal setting and action-planning often appeared to be lacking. Factors facilitating adherence were receiving support from family and healthcare providers, being motivated, and high self-efficacy. Conclusions Interventions that increase awareness concerning the risks of suboptimal adherence of AYAs with T1D are needed, that increase motivation to adhere by stressing the advantages, creating support and increasing self-efficacy, and that address action planning and goal parameters.
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- Hanan AlBurno
- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, The Netherlands
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- Endocrinology and Diabetes Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, P.O. Box 3050, Qatar
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, P.O. Box 2960, The Netherlands
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Shareinia H, Ghiyasvandian S, Rooddehghan Z, Esteghamati A. The formation of health-related procrastination in patients with type-2 diabetes: a grounded theory research. Front Psychol 2024; 14:1196717. [PMID: 38292526 PMCID: PMC10826507 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1196717] [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] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Considering the adverse effects of procrastination on the care and treatment of patients with type-2 diabetes, examining the how, why, and contributing factors of procrastination in this group of patients through in-depth studies seems essential. This is a grounded theory research in which 28 participants were selected by theoretical purposive sampling from patients with type-2 diabetes, their families, and healthcare personnel. Data were collected through interviews, observations, field notes and memos. The data were analyzed using Corbin and Strauss approach (2015) and MAXQDA 2010 software. The data obtained were classified into seven main categories. Health-related procrastination in patients with type-2 diabetes began to form in the patients when they perceived the hardships of self-care as their main concern. The ominous shadow of the disease, the prison of family care, patient-related factors, health system shortfalls, sociocultural background, and the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic laid the groundwork for abandoning diabetes self-care. Patients tried to abandon their diabetes self-care by adopting strategies such as escaping the reality of the disease, self-medication and procrastination. Wavering health-related procrastination was identified as the central category of this research. The formation of health-related procrastination in patients with type-2 diabetes is a multidimensional process depending on the patients' background that consists of their interactivity with their family, the health system, and the society. The findings of this research can be used for the design, implementation and monitoring of treatment and care programs for these patients.
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- Habib Shareinia
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Basic Sciences, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Basic Sciences, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Withers RV, Perrin BM, Landorf KB, Raspovic A. Offloading effects of a removable cast walker with and without modification for diabetes-related foot ulceration: a plantar pressure study. J Foot Ankle Res 2023; 16:27. [PMID: 37170147 PMCID: PMC10173588 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-023-00625-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: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Removable cast walkers (RCWs), with or without modifications, are used to offload diabetes-related foot ulcers (DRFUs), however there is limited data relating to their offloading effects. This study aimed to quantify plantar pressure reductions with an RCW with and without modification for DRFUs. METHODS This within-participant, repeated measures study included 16 participants with plantar neuropathic DRFUs. Walking peak plantar pressures at DRFU sites were measured for four conditions: post-operative boot (control condition), RCW alone, RCW with 20 mm of felt adhered to an orthosis, and RCW with 20 mm of felt adhered to the foot. RESULTS Compared to the control condition, the greatest amount of peak plantar pressure reduction occurred with the RCW with felt adhered to the foot (83.1% reduction, p < .001). The RCW with felt adhered to the foot also offered greater peak plantar pressure reduction than the RCW alone (51.3%, p = .021) and the RCW with felt adhered to an orthosis (31.4%, p = .009). CONCLUSION The largest offloading effect recorded was with the RCW with felt adhered to the foot. High-quality randomised trials are now needed to evaluate the effectiveness of this device for healing DRFUs.
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- Rebekah V Withers
- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus, Flora Hill, 3552, Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3086, Australia.
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Vonken L, Hussein H, Crutzen R, Vluggen S. Perceptions of Dutch general practitioners towards eHealth for patients with type-2 diabetes: a qualitative study. Fam Pract 2023; 40:91-97. [PMID: 35751556 PMCID: PMC9384395 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmac066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND eHealth provides a viable option to facilitate type-2 diabetes mellitus self-management and adherence. To this end, a web-based computer-tailored eHealth programme, My Diabetes Profile (MDP), was developed and implemented in Dutch diabetes care. To fully utilize the potential of eHealth, the reach of effective programmes like MDP should be maximized. Therefore, it is vital to explore perceptions of general practitioners (GPs) regarding eHealth and factors that influence GPs' decision to adopt eHealth programmes. OBJECTIVE To shed light on Dutch GPs' perceptions towards eHealth in general and specifically, the adoption of MDP. METHODS Interviews were conducted among a heterogeneous sample of 16 Dutch GPs. The interview guide, based on the Diffusion of Innovations Theory, addressed perceptions about eHealth in general, characteristics of MDP, organizational characteristics, and external influences on adoption. Audio-recordings were transcribed and analysed using deductive coding in NVivo. RESULTS Nearly all GPs used some form of eHealth and listed many benefits and few drawbacks about eHealth. Sometimes, GPs were unaware of what eHealth encompassed; programmes resembling MDP were not mentioned. COVID-19 immensely increased eHealth uptake, especially for remote communication. Regarding MDP, the organizational and external influences on adoption were limited, while characteristics of the innovation were deemed more important. GPs expressed benefits of MDP (e.g. uncomplex, user-friendly, tailored) other than attributed to eHealth in general and fewer drawbacks. CONCLUSION While GPs' opinions about eHealth and MDP were positive, the concept of MDP was relatively unfamiliar. Future research should focus on targeting GPs' awareness of eHealth possibilities.
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- Lieve Vonken
- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Department of Health Promotion, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Department of Health Services Research, PO Box 616, 6200 Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Department of Health Promotion, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht University, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Department of Health Services Research, PO Box 616, 6200 Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Jongebloed-Westra M, Bode C, Bente BE, de Jonge JM, ten Klooster PM, Koffijberg H, Exterkate SH, van Netten JJ, van Gemert-Pijnen JEWC. Attitudes and experiences towards the application of motivational interviewing by podiatrists working with people with diabetes at high-risk of developing foot ulcers: a mixed-methods study. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:62. [PMID: 35986419 PMCID: PMC9388362 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00567-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Podiatrists are key professionals in promoting adequate foot self-care for people with diabetes at high-risk of developing foot ulcers. However, merely informing patients about the advantages of foot self-care is insufficient to realise behavioural change. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising person-centred communication style that could help to create a working alliance between healthcare providers and patient to improve foot self-care. This study aims to observe and analyse the application of MI in consultations carried out by MI-trained and non-MI-trained podiatrists with their patients, and explore podiatrists’ attitudes and experiences towards MI.
Methods
Eighteen podiatrists (median age: 28.5 years, 10 female and 8 male) followed a three-day basic training in MI and 4 podiatrists (median age: 38.5 years, 4 female) were not trained in MI. To observe and rate the MI-fidelity in daily clinical practice, audio recordings from the MI-trained and non-MI-trained podiatrists were scored with the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity code. Individual, semi-structed, in-depth interviews were conducted with the MI-trained podiatrists to explore their attitudes towards and experiences with MI. These data sources were triangulated to describe the effect of training podiatrists in MI for their clinical practice.
Results
The MI-trained podiatrists scored significantly higher than the non-MI-trained podiatrists on two of four global MI-related communication skills (empathy, p = 0.008 and change talk, p = 0.008), on one of five core MI-adherent behaviours (affirmation, p = 0.041) and on one of the other behaviour counts (simple reflections, p = 0.008). The podiatrists mainly reported their attitudes and experiences regarding partnership and cultivating change talk, during the interviews. In addition, they also mentioned facilitators and barriers to using MI and indicated whether they experienced MI as having added value.
Conclusions
The MI-trained podiatrists used the principles of MI at a solid beginner proficiency level in their clinical practice in comparison to the non-MI-trained podiatrists, who did not reach this level. This achievement is in accordance with the basic MI-training they received. This multi-method study reveals that podiatrists can be effectively trained in applying MI in daily clinical practice.
Trial registration
Netherlands Trial Register NL7710. Registered: 6 May 2019.
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AlBurno H, Mercken L, de Vries H, Al Mohannadi D, Schneider F. Determinants of healthful eating and physical activity among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Qatar: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270984. [PMID: 35793375 PMCID: PMC9258857 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Qatar, as in the rest of the world, the sharp rise in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a leading cause for concern, in terms associated with morbidity, mortality, and increasing health costs. Besides adhering to medication, the outcome of diabetes management is also dependent on patient adherence to the variable self-care behaviors including healthful eating (HE) and physical activity (PA). Yet, dietary intake and PA in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with T1D are known to fall short of recommended guidelines. The aim of this study was to develop an in-depth understanding of the behavioral determinants of HE and PA adherence among Arab AYAs within the age range of 17-24 years with T1D attending Hamad General Hospital. METHODS Semi-structured, face-to-face individual interviews were conducted with 20 participants. Interviews were based on an integrative health behavior change model, the I-Change model (ICM). All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the framework method. RESULTS More participants reported non-adherence than adherence. Several motivational determinants of adherence to HE and PA were identified. The majority of participants were cognizant of their own behaviors towards HE and PA. Yet, some did not link low adherence to HE and PA with increased risks of health problems resulting from T1D. Facilitators to adherence were identified as being convinced of the advantages of HE and PA, having support and high self-efficacy, a high level of intention, and a good health care system. CONCLUSION The suboptimal adherence in AYAs to HE and PA needs more attention. Supportive actions are needed to encourage adherence to a healthy lifestyle to achieve benefits in terms of glycemic control and overall health outcomes, with a special focus on adolescents. Interventions are needed to foster motivation by addressing the relevant determinants in order to promote adherence to these two behaviors in AYAs with T1D.
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- Hanan AlBurno
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Netherlands, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Netherlands, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Psychology, Department of Health Psychology, Open University of The Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Netherlands, The Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Netherlands, The Netherlands
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Te Kampe R, Boonen A, Jansen TL, Elling JM, Flendrie M, van Eijk-Hustings Y, Janssen M, van Durme C, de Vries H. Development and usability of a web-based patient-tailored tool to support adherence to urate-lowering therapy in gout. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2022; 22:95. [PMID: 35392890 PMCID: PMC8991610 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-022-01833-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to develop and assess usability of a web-based patient-tailored tool to support adherence to urate-lowering therapy (ULT) among gout patients in a clinical setting. METHODS The content of the tool was based on the Integrated Change (I-Change) model. This model combines various socio-cognitive theories and assumes behavioral change is a result of becoming aware of the necessity of change by integrating pre-motivational, motivational, and post-motivational factors. An expert group (five gout experts, three health services researchers, and one health behavior expert) was assembled that decided in three meetings on the tool's specific content (assessments and personalized feedback) using information from preparatory qualitative studies and literature reviews. Usability was tested by a think aloud approach and validated usability questionnaires. RESULTS The I-Change Gout tool contains three consecutive sessions comprising 80 questions, 66 tailored textual feedback messages, and 40 tailored animated videos. Navigation through the sessions was determined by the patients' intention to adapt suboptimal ULT adherence. After the sessions, patients receive an overview of the personalized advices and plans to support ULT adherence. Usability testing among 20 gout patients that (ever) used ULT and seven healthcare professionals revealed an overall score for the tool of 8.4 ± 0.9 and 7.7 ± 1.0 (scale 1-10). Furthermore, participants reported a high intention to use and/or recommend the tool to others. Participants identified some issues for further improvement (e.g. redundant questions, technical issues, and text readability). If relevant, these were subsequently implemented in the I-Change Gout tool, to allow further testing among the following participants. CONCLUSION This study provides initial support for the usability by patients and healthcare professionals of the I-Change Gout tool to support ULT adherence behavior.
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- Ritch Te Kampe
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- Department of Rheumatology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Centre Hospitalier Chrétien, Liège, Belgium
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Amdie FZ, Sawhney M, Woo K. The Weakness of Will: The Role of Free Will in Treatment Adherence. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:1131-1139. [PMID: 35517044 PMCID: PMC9064064 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s362706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chronic disease prevention and management requires a lifelong commitment and adherence to lifestyle modifications, monitoring of symptoms, medication use, and other forms of therapy. Treatment adherence is a crucial and complex concept in patient care provision, and it requires the voluntary active involvement of patients for the best possible outcome. Multiple factors, which may or may not be under the patient's control, can influence treatment adherence. However, adherence or non-adherence to a certain treatment is predominantly influenced by one's sense of agency, values, beliefs, attitudes, and willpower. It is evident that mental states appear to influence patients' decision-making, and the best treatment outcome occurs when a patient identifies their goals, needs, and desires and exercises their decision-making and free will during the course of receiving care. The role of healthcare providers is critical in promoting treatment adherence, thereby enhancing patient outcomes. Thus, this paper highlights the importance of promoting a sense of agency and integrating patients' values, beliefs, attitudes, and intentions during the provision of healthcare. It is indispensable to recognize the individual's ability and initiative to control and manage their illness in the face of challenging socioeconomic and cultural reality. On logical grounds, it is not enough to appreciate the value of free will and mental states, it is also essential to empower and cultivate an individual patient's willpower to make a well-informed, free decision based on their mental state for the most optimal treatment outcomes.
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- Fisseha Zewdu Amdie
- School of Nursing, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
- School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Correspondence: Fisseha Zewdu Amdie, Email
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- School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Beliefs about Polypharmacy among Home-Dwelling Older Adults Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions, Informal Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals: A Qualitative Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9091204. [PMID: 34574978 PMCID: PMC8466336 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9091204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Although home-dwelling older adults are frequently assisted with polypharmacy management by their informal caregivers, they can still face medication-related problems. Identifying older adults’ and their informal caregivers’ beliefs about medication is a gateway to understanding and improving medication adherence. This study aimed to analyse beliefs about polypharmacy among home-dwelling older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their informal caregivers, focusing on their daily medication practices. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 older adults, 17 informal caregivers, but also 13 healthcare professionals. Based on an inductive methodological approach, data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Interviews revealed the different attitudes adopted by older adults and their informal caregivers in relation to the treatment information provided by healthcare professionals. A variety of beliefs were identified and linked to medication adherence by examining daily medication practices. Polypharmacy was experienced as a habit but also an obligation, highlighting some of the strategies and negotiations underlying medication use at home. Collecting viewpoints from multiple stakeholders is an innovative way of accessing and analysing beliefs about polypharmacy. Daily medication practices provided information about medication beliefs and may contribute to developing targeted professional interventions that improve medication adherence.
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Catapan SDC, Nair U, Gray L, Cristina Marino Calvo M, Bird D, Janda M, Fatehi F, Menon A, Russell A. Same goals, different challenges: A systematic review of perspectives of people with diabetes and healthcare professionals on Type 2 diabetes care. Diabet Med 2021; 38:e14625. [PMID: 34154035 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIMS To identify the views of people with Type 2 diabetes (PWD) and healthcare professionals (HCP) about diabetes care. METHODS A systematic review of qualitative studies reporting both groups' views using thematic synthesis frameworked by the eHealth Enhanced Chronic Care Model was conducted. RESULTS We searched six electronic databases between 2010 and 2020, identified 6999 studies and included 21. Thirty themes were identified with in general complementary views between PWD and HCP. PWD and HCP find lifestyle changes challenging and get frustrated when PWD struggle to achieve it. Good self-management requires a trustful PWD-HCP relationship. Diabetes causes distress and often HCP focus on clinical aspects. They value diabetes education. PWD require broader, tailored, consistent and ongoing information, but HCPs do not have enough time for providing it. There is need for diabetes training for primary HCP. Shared decision making can mitigate PWD's fears. Different sources of social support can influence PWD's ability to self-manage and PWD/HCP suggest online peer groups. PWD/HCP indicate lack of communication and collaboration between HCP. PWD's and HCP's views about quality in diabetes care differ. They believe that comprehensive, multidisciplinary and locally provided care can help to achieve better outcomes. They recognise digital health benefits, with room for personal interaction (PWD) and eHealth literacy improvements (HCP). Evidence-based guidelines are important but can detract from personalised care. CONCLUSION We hypothesise that including PWD's and HCP's complementary views, multidisciplinary teams and digital tools in the redesign of Type 2 diabetes care can help with overcoming some of the challenges and achieving common goals.
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- Soraia de Camargo Catapan
- Public Health Department, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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Kaczmarek T, Kavanagh DJ, Lazzarini PA, Warnock J, Van Netten JJ. Training diabetes healthcare practitioners in motivational interviewing: a systematic review. Health Psychol Rev 2021; 16:430-449. [PMID: 33970799 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2021.1926308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Diabetes presents significant self-care challenges that require sustained motivation. Motivational Interviewing (MI) has substantial support in enhancing motivation for behavioural change, but its effective application in routine healthcare requires practitioners to acquire and use related skills. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the impact of MI training on MI-related skills of practitioners who provide diabetes healthcare. PubMed, EMBASE and PsycINFO were searched using the terms motivational interviewing, motivation enhancement, and diabetes. Two assessors independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts for papers reporting the impact of MI training on diabetes healthcare practitioners' outcomes. Of 625 abstracts screened, 22 papers from 17 unique studies were included. All 17 studies reported some improvement in MI skills, with 14 finding improvements in more than 50% and three less than 35%. However, the risk of bias and outcome measures varied widely between studies. All studies showed diabetes healthcare practitioners acquired and applied MI skills post-training, to varying levels. Findings suggest training should include education, role play, and ongoing supervision to maintain skills.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tracey Kaczmarek
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Podiatry, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Children's Health Research, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,Allied Health Research Collaborative, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Podiatry, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Rehabilitation, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Chen C, Zheng J, Driessnack M, Liu X, Liu J, Liu K, Peng J, You L. Health literacy as predictors of fluid management in people receiving hemodialysis in China: A structural equation modeling analysis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:1159-1167. [PMID: 33129627 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the impact of health literacy (HL) on perceived benefits of fluid restriction (PBFR), self-reported fluid restriction (SRFR) and relative-interdialytic weight gain (R-IDWG) in people receiving hemodialysis (HD). METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study in two nephrology departments from two hospitals in Guangzhou, China (n = 226). The HL questionnaire, PBFR Subscale of Health Belief Model Constructs and Fluid Adherence Subscale of the HD Patients Therapy Adherence Scale were used. R-IDWG was calculated by the mean IDWG (from 3 consecutive HD), divided by the dry weight. RESULTS In structural equation modeling, three domains of the HL questionnaire, namely Actively Managing My Health, Social Support and Actively Engaging with Healthcare Providers (HCPs), were directly and positively associated with PBFR. Higher Actively Managing My Health predicted higher SRFR both directly and indirectly. Sufficient Social Support and adequate Actively Engaging with HCPs predicted higher SRFR indirectly. All three HL domains predicted R-IDWG indirectly. CONCLUSION Improving patients' HL could increase their understanding of PBFR and be more apt to follow fluid restrictions and reduce R-IDWG. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS A better understanding of the relationships among HL, PBFR, SRFR and R-IDWG will allow for tailored interventions to decrease R-IDWG in people receiving HD.
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- Chen Chen
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Department of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Vluggen S, Candel M, Hoving C, Schaper NC, de Vries H. A Web-Based Computer-Tailored Program to Improve Treatment Adherence in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e18524. [PMID: 33620321 PMCID: PMC7943340 DOI: 10.2196/18524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Adherence to core type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treatment behaviors is suboptimal, and nonadherence is generally not limited to one treatment behavior. The internet holds promise for programs that aim to improve adherence. We developed a computer-tailored eHealth program for patients with T2DM to improve their treatment adherence, that is, adherence to both a healthy lifestyle and medical behaviors. Objective The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the eHealth program in a randomized controlled trial. Methods Patients with T2DM were recruited by their health professionals and randomized into either the intervention group, that is, access to the eHealth program for 6 months, or a waiting-list control group. In total, 478 participants completed the baseline questionnaire, of which 234 gained access to the eHealth program. Of the 478 participants, 323 were male and 155 were female, the mean age was 60 years, and the participants had unfavorable BMI and HbA1c levels on average. Outcome data were collected through web-based assessments on physical activity (PA) levels, caloric intake from unhealthy snacks, and adherence to oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) and insulin therapy. Changes to separate behaviors were standardized and summed into a composite change score representing changes in the overall treatment adherence. Further standardization of this composite change score yielded the primary outcome, which can be interpreted as Cohen d (effect size). Standardized change scores observed in separate behaviors acted as secondary outcomes. Mixed linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the effectiveness of the intervention on overall and separate treatment behavior adherence, accommodating relevant covariates and patient nesting. Results After the 6-month follow-up assessment, 47.4% (111/234) of participants in the intervention group and 72.5% (177/244) of participants in the control group were retained. The overall treatment adherence improved significantly in the intervention group compared with the control group, reflected by a small effect size (d=0.27; 95% CI 0.032 to 0.509; P=.03). When considering changes in separate treatment behaviors, a significant decrease was observed only in caloric intake from unhealthy snacks in comparison with the control group (d=0.36; 95% CI 0.136 to 0.584; P=.002). For adherence to PA (d=−0.14; 95% CI −0.388 to 0.109; P=.27), OHAs (d=0.27; 95% CI −0.027 to 0.457; P=.08), and insulin therapy (d=0.35; 95% CI −0.066 to 0.773; P=.10), no significant changes were observed. These results from the unadjusted analyses were comparable with the results of the adjusted analyses, the per-protocol analyses, and the sensitivity analyses. Conclusions Our multibehavior program significantly improved the overall treatment adherence compared with the control group. To further enhance the impact of the intervention in the personal, societal, and economic areas, a wide-scale implementation of our eHealth intervention is suggested. Trial Registration Netherlands Trial Register NL664; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6664
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- Stan Vluggen
- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Methodology and Statistics, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Kaczmarek T, Van Netten JJ, Lazzarini PA, Kavanagh D. Effects of training podiatrists to use imagery-based motivational interviewing when treating people with diabetes-related foot disease: a mixed-methods pilot study. J Foot Ankle Res 2021; 14:12. [PMID: 33568218 PMCID: PMC7877056 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-021-00451-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-care in diabetes related foot disease (DFD) is challenging and contributes to poor outcomes. Motivational Interviewing (MI) can engage people in self-care and modifying it by integrating imagery may further improve its outcomes. No previous studies have trained podiatrists in using MI to address DFD self-care. This was the first study on training podiatrists to conduct imagery-based motivational interviewing (MI) when treating people with DFD, and to examine impacts on MI related skills, job satisfaction and subjective experiences in a mixed-methods pilot study. METHODS Eleven recruited podiatrists (median age: 35 years, 9 female and 2 male) received two 4-h training sessions, and three received subsequent mentoring. MI and imagery skills were rated using validated tools during two clinical sessions per participant at baseline, and 2- and 12-weeks post-training. Job satisfaction was assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Semi-structured interviews at 12 weeks were analysed using the framework approach. RESULTS Significant improvements over time (p = .006-.044) with substantial effect sizes (η2 = .50-.67) were found in three of four global MI related communication skills and two of four MI behaviours. However, effects on these indices were not sustained to 12 weeks, and imagery was rarely used. Job satisfaction was high at baseline and unchanged at follow-up (p = 0.34, η2 = .100). In qualitative interviews, MI training and skills were valued, but significant challenges in using MI when treating people with DFD were reported. CONCLUSION Training podiatrists in MI may have potential but more training, observation and mentoring appear needed to obtain sustained communication changes in practice.
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- Tracey Kaczmarek
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, The Prince Charles Hospital Rhode Road, Brisbane, Queensland, 4032, Australia.
- Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- Department of Podiatry, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, The Prince Charles Hospital Rhode Road, Brisbane, Queensland, 4032, Australia
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Podiatry, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Child Health Research and School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Mousavizadeh SN, Banazadeh Z. Loss of Time in the Treatment Adherence Process: A Qualitative Study in a Sample of Iranian People with Diabetes. J Med Life 2020; 13:293-299. [PMID: 33072199 PMCID: PMC7550146 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2019-0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Diabetes is a significant public health problem and one of the causes of death and disability globally. One of the main problems with diabetes control is the lack of adherence to therapeutic regimens in people with diabetes. This study investigates the experiences and views of the Iranian people with diabetes to identify the challenges of the process of adherence to treatment. A grounded theory research design was used, incorporating in-depth interviews to collect the data. Using purposeful sampling, 28 people with type 2 diabetes (9 men, 19 women) from different places were included in the study. Constant comparative analysis was undertaken to identify key categories. The main challenge in this process is losing the golden time of preventing the complications of the disease that occurs for the following reasons: cultural habits and values, religious beliefs (believing diabetes was God’s will), resistance to change due to age, job conditions, lack of harmony in the family, and non-shared decision-making in the health system. People with diabetes go through trial and error in order to achieve awareness and insight, and consequently, adherence to treatment. Therefore, they need help and support to achieve insight and adherence to treatment faster and without complications. In fact, if the care plan is designed to encourage active patient participation by the treatment team in the shortest possible time, the time to achieve compliance will be shorter and will have the least side effects for these people.
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- Seyedeh Narjes Mousavizadeh
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Vluggen S, Hoving C, Schaper NC, De Vries H. Psychological predictors of adherence to oral hypoglycaemic agents: an application of the ProMAS questionnaire. Psychol Health 2019; 35:387-404. [PMID: 31588778 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2019.1672873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify psychological predictors of oral hypoglycaemic agent (OHA) adherence and to compare adherence rates between a novel and well-known instrument, i.e. the Probabilistic Medication Adherence Scale (ProMAS) and Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5).Design and main outcome measures: A longitudinal study design was applied with surveys at baseline and 6-month follow-up. At baseline, OHA adherence using the ProMAS and MARS-5, socio-cognitive determinants and demographics were assessed. At follow-up, the ProMAS was applied as outcome measure, on which socio-cognitive determinants and demographics were regressed using linear regression analysis.Results: The baseline and follow-up sample included 304 and 231 participants, respectively. When applying cut-off points of ≥15 for the ProMAS and ≥23 for the MARS-5, 47.4 and 89.5% adhered to their OHAs. Consistent predictors of better adherence comprised a low education, lower severity perceptions, and higher self-efficacy and intention. After correcting for baseline adherence, a low education and higher self-efficacy remained significant adherence predictors.Conclusions: Compared to the MARS-5, ProMAS data was less skewed, similar to objectively collected data, and yielded insights in a broader spectrum of (non)-adherence behaviours. Results stress the need for adherence improving interventions which particularly should target higher educated patients and patients with low self-efficacy, low intention and high severity perceptions.
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- Stan Vluggen
- Department of Health Promotion, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, School CAPHRI, University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Witry M, Ernzen M, Pape A, Viyyuri BR. Pilot and Feasibility of Combining a Medication Adherence Intervention and Group Diabetes Education for Patients with Type-2 Diabetes. PHARMACY 2019; 7:E76. [PMID: 31261613 PMCID: PMC6789893 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy7030076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Introduction: Controlling diabetes typically requires self-management and medications. Community pharmacists are positioned to support patients with both. Methods: This study assessed the feasibility and potential benefit of combining pharmacist-provided group diabetes education (up to eight sessions) and medication synchronization using a three-group design. Data were collected using pre-post paper surveys and electronic health record data. One group received both education and synchronization services, another group received medication synchronization only, and a third served as control. Results: Of 300 contacted patients, eighteen patients participated in group diabetes education, 14 had medication synchronization only, and 12 comprised a control group. There was little change in HbA1c over the study period. Medication adherence appeared to be positively aided by medication synchronization, although all groups started with high adherence. Some medication beliefs and self-care activities may have been positively impacted by group diabetes education. Both groups receiving medication synchronization were satisfied. Conclusions: Participants strongly agreed they would recommend group diabetes education from the study pharmacy to a friend and were satisfied with medication synchronization; however, it was difficult to tell if there was a synergistic effect by combining the two services. Reimbursement for diabetes education was not obtained despite multiple attempts, hindering sustainability.
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- Matthew Witry
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Vluggen S, Hoving C, Schaper NC, de Vries H. A web-based program to improve treatment adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes: Development and study protocol. Contemp Clin Trials 2018; 74:38-45. [PMID: 30290275 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) sub-optimally adhere to core treatment recommendations, such as healthy diets, sufficient physical activity and pharmacological support. This paper describes the development of the web-based computer-tailored program My Diabetes Profile (MDP), incorporating identified success factors of web-based interventions, and the protocol for testing the effectiveness of this program in a randomized multicentre trial. METHODS Formative research - including the input of a program committee, qualitative and quantitative studies with patients and health professionals and a literature search - yielded input for the development of the MDP program. MDP provides video and text tailored advice, based on determinants and salient beliefs derived from the I-Change Model, on decreasing unhealthy snack intake, increasing physical activity, and improving adherence to both oral blood glucose lowering drugs and self-administered insulin therapy. Patients with T2DM recruited by practice nurses and diabetes nurses across the Netherlands fill in online questionnaires at baseline and six-months follow-up. Participants are randomized on patient level to the intervention group (access to the MDP program) or control group (receiving care as usual). DISCUSSION The formative research using co-creation principles proved essential in the development of the MDP program and involved various disciplines in T2DM management including target group representatives. Co-creation revealed clearly that patients needed short and attractive messages. Consequently, a mix of video and short text messages were chosen for the ultimate program format. Pilot testing was useful to further shape the program to needs of patients and professionals. TRIAL REGISTRATION Dutch Trial Register NTR6840; Archived program website: http://www.webcitation.org/6xXz01S7X.
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- S Vluggen
- Department of Health Promotion, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Promotion, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Promotion, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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