| Hospitalization for type 2 diabetes: the effects of the suspension of reality on patients' subsequent management of their condition. | |
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PMID: 19638603 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hospitalization still plays a major part in the management of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and its complications. In this article, we assess the effects of self-management education on the individual practices of 42 patients after discharge from specialized diabetes units on the French island of Reunion. Hospitalization offers respite and temporarily suspends the realities of daily life. When patients leave the unit where they have acquired new knowledge and practices, the extent to which the latter can be maintained depends on the practice in question, the individual's circumstances, and his or her social relationships and support systems. In the longer term, therefore, the effects of self-management education interventions can be weak. The study findings reveal the complexities surrounding the acquisition of habits that maintain health and prevent illness. The article makes a significant contribution to the debate on patient support and the role of inpatient educational units. |
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Authors:
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Maryvette Balcou-Debussche; Xavier Debussche |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Qualitative health research Volume: 19 ISSN: 1049-7323 ISO Abbreviation: Qual Health Res Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-29 Completed Date: 2009-10-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202144 Medline TA: Qual Health Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1100-15 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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University of Reunion, Saint Denis, Reunion, France. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / psychology* Female Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data* Humans Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged Patient Education as Topic* Qualitative Research Self Care* Treatment Outcome |
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