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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Self-care management"”.
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Fibromyalgia Self-Care Management: Use of Essential Oils
… for 3 months or longer. There is no cure. Self-care management involving multimodal integrative medicine approaches may increase treatment involvement resulting in a sense of control and pain relief. This embedded, single case study explored 'how' and 'why' an informant with fibromyalgia …
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The Journey Toward Engagement in Self-care Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
… given to non-pharmacological approaches such as self-care management (SCM). The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a theory that explains the process of engagement in SCM for individuals with DFUs and to identify the contextual factors influencing their engagement. Methods: A …
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A qualitative investigation into the experiences, perceptions, beliefs and self-care management of people with type 2 diabetes
… is proving a considerable challenge for healthcare systems across the world. In order to reduce diabetes related complications, it is imperative that individuals are able to effectively self-manage their condition. For this to be achieved it is crucial that the appropriate healthcare …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice of patients diagnosed with diabetes regarding diabetic self-care management in intermediate Rundu hospital, Kavango east region
… level of knowledge, attitudes and practice of self-care management among patients diagnosed with diabetes at Rundu Intermediate Hospital. A quantitative, cross-sectional and analytic study was conducted among patients diagnosed with diabetes. Self-reporting questionnaires were used to collect …
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A model to support adult patients living with diabetes mellitus in their self-care management at community health centres in Limpopo Province, South Africa
ntroduction: Global management of diabetes mellitus is guided by the World Health Organization and International diabetes guidelines. Global literature revealed different strategies that are used in the management of diabetes mellitus, with diabetes self-care management education, and support as an …
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Wellness Information Network (WIN): A Patient Empowerment Mobile Application for Improved Health Literacy and Disease Management for Type-2 Diabetes
… and treatment options leads to inadequate self-care management. Leveraging the Design Science Research Framework, this study aims to build and evaluate a strategic patient empowerment artifact called Wellness Information Network (WIN). WIN focuses on disseminating health literature to …
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Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model to Predict System Use of an Interactive Behavior Change Technology to Deliver Virtual Diabetes Health Education
… in the health services delivery model to improve self-care management practices among patients with multiple chronic conditions (Davis, Hitch, Salaam, Herman, Zimmer-Galler, & Mayer-Davis, 2010; Eng, Gustafson, Henderson, Jimison, & Patrick, 1999; Fitzner & Moss, 2013; Gruman, 2011; Lin, 1999; …
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Perceived Social Support and Self-care in Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure
… frequent cause for hospital readmissions in Medicare recipients, with an estimated annual cost of $12 billion. Heart failure hospitalizations are also an independent risk factor for increased mortality. Self-care, thought to be enhanced by perceived social support, is key to managing this …
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Attacking Diabetes One Day at a Time
… under-reserved communities. This comprehensive care program emphasizes the importance of prevention through education, improving lifestyles, and access to care. Based on insights from the Self-Care Management Theory, this initiative seeks to provide individuals with sound, culturally tailored …
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The economic burden, patients' well-being, and social determinants related to diabetes in South Africa
… social determinants of health (SDoH) in diabetes self-care management practices, emphasising the importance of maintaining optimal glycemic control; and lastly, to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and associated factors among people with diabetes in South Africa; lastly, to develop …
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Effects of scheduling order in a collaborative medication scheduling task
The importance of self-care management was increasing, posting more responsibility to patients, especially for older adults. Successful self-health management often included taking medication as prescribed with good medication regimen. Taking medication as prescribed requires developing medication …
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COPD C.A.R.E. Connect: A Systems Trajectory To Reducing COPD Readmissions In A Large National Healthcare Institution
… infection. An interprofessional care program for COPD patients called “COPD C.A.R.E. (Control Avoidable REadmissions) Connect” was established within the medical surgical unit at this large national healthcare institution. The program utilized frontline expert collaboration to …
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Comparing diabetes self-care activities and health promotion lifestyles among South Asian women with new and established Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses
… outcomes. Yet little is known of their diabetes self-care activities and health promotion practices. The purpose of this study was to explore differences and similarities in diabetes self-care practices and health promotion lifestyles between South Asian women (Bangladeshis, Indians and …
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Informing the development of a self-management care programme for older people with type 2 diabetes attending community health centres in Cape Town, South Africa
… community, family and people with the disease. Self- care management is a cornerstone of diabetes care. The purpose of this thesis is to inform the development of a self-care management programme for older people attending public sector primary health care services in Cape Town, South Africa by …
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A Qualitative Exploration of Self-Care Behaviors for Disease and Symptom Management Among College Students with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
… Mellitus (T1DM), the effects of inadequate management can lead to hospitalizations, additional development of chronic health conditions, and early mortality. Therefore, T1DM self-care behaviors (e.g., administering insulin, monitoring blood glucose) must be performed to minimize disease …
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Access and Barriers to Care During Transition from Active Duty to Veteran Status in Veterans with Diabetes: A Look at Health Literacy, Change, and Ongoing Diabetes Self-Management Education
… describes barriers and facilitators to healthcare and diabetes self-care management. The four aims of the veterans with diabetes transition study of veterans were to 1) Describe the experience of veterans with diabetes during their transition from active duty to veteran status, 2) Describe …
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An investigation of self-care practice and social support of patients with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia
… of 20.5% of the population in 2014. Adherence to self-care activities is the cornerstone of T2DM management, along with adopting a healthy lifestyle. This study thus aims to investigate the extent to which healthcare professionals and social support act as determinants of self-care among adults …
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The prevalence of undiagnosed cognitive impairment and prevalence of undiagnosed depressive mood in over 60’s with type 2 diabetes in a Thai community: a cross-sectional study
… mood can potentially present a barrier to self-care management. To date, there is no primary research data of cognitive impairment related to diabetes in Thailand, particularly in primary care settings which are the first important place for health care service in Thai community. This study …
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The Importance of the Patient's Self-care of Periodontal Pocket Bacteria
Periodontal disease is an infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone supporting the tooth Pockets form when the periodontal disease shows up, and the bones as well as tissues supporting the teeth are destroyed As a result, it is important to consider managing and controlling periodontal …
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Adherence to treatment by patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Monze Mission Hospital,Monze,Zambia
… patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus receiving care from Monze Mission Hospital? (2) What factors influence adherence to treatment by patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus? A cross-sectional study design was used at Monze Mission Hospital in Monze district. Simple random sampling method was …
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