The Role and Effectiveness of Telephone Peer Coaching for Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Source: Canadian Journal of Diabetes  Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Mar 19 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell:  This pilot investigated the feasibility and viability of recruiting, training and pairing peer coaches with patients with type 2 diabetes and whether telephone coaching enhances health outcomes. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

The effectiveness of peer support on self‐efficacy and quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing  Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Apr 19 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell:  Peer support has been suggested as a promising approach for diabetes management. No conclusive evidence exists on the effects of peer support on self‐efficacy and quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Preferring to manage by myself

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing  Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Jan 19 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell:  To explore the perspectives of hardly reached people with type 2 diabetes on social support for diabetes management from their formal and informal networks. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Predictors of glycemic management among patients with type 2 diabetes

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing Follow this link to read an abstract Date of publication: Jan 19 Publication type: Journal article In a nutshell:  Lower level of education and longer duration with diabetes were associated with poor glycemic control. Study outcomes support interventions are needed to target the ongoing educational needs of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Challenges in everyday life among recently diagnosed and more experienced adults with type 2 diabetes

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Oct 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Learning self‐management of type 2 diabetes includes mastering the skills required to complete complex emotional and physical tasks. A service developed with the participation of stakeholders may be an alternative way to meet rising needs for self‐management.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Nurse-led psychological intervention for type 2 diabetes

Source: Br J Gen Pract

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Aug 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell:To investigate whether it was possible to train practice nurses in six psychological skills (Diabetes-6 [D6]) based on motivational interviewing (MI) and basic cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), and whether integrating these with diabetes care was associated with improved glycaemic control over 18 months compared with standard care.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Enhanced self‐monitoring blood glucose in non‐insulin requiring Type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study in primary care

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Mar 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: To contribute to both theoretical and practical understanding of the role of self‐monitoring blood glucose for self‐management by describing the experience of people with non‐insulin requiring Type 2 diabetes in an enhanced structured self‐monitoring blood glucose intervention.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Person-centred type 2 diabetes care: time for a paradigm shift

Source: Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Apr 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: What all diabetes care providers need to grasp is the importance of allowing patients to navigate themselves through their illness. Care providers should understand that the success of self-care behaviour is dependent on a patient’s illness perception, wishes and preferences, self-efficacy, proactive coping, financial resources, and family support, as well as on everyday events.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Family behaviours that have an impact on the self-management activities of adults living with Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-synthesis

Source: Diabetic Medicine

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Feb 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Research suggests that adults with Type 2 diabetes perceive that family members have an important impact on their self-management; however, it is unclear which family behaviours are perceived to influence self-management practices.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

A randomized controlled trial on a nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme for people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Jan 18

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: To develop and compare a nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme with an existing nurse-led diabetes service on health-related outcomes for people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes in Singapore.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

A randomized controlled trial on a nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme for people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: August 17

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: It is expected that this programme will be an alternative offered to diabetes patients to master their self-care management skills, in addition to the existing diabetes service provided in diabetes clinics in Singapore hospitals.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/

Management of Type 2 Diabetes in 2017

Source: JAMA

Follow this link to read an abstract

Date of publication: Mar 17

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) have proposed a set of patient and disease characteristics that have utility in guiding a patient-centered approach for the management of type 2 diabetes.

Some important notes: This article may be available via NHS Athens or through your local NHS Library. To search for your nearest library, please see http://www.hlisd.org/