To discipline a "dog": the essential structure of mastering diabetes

Qual Health Res. 2008 May;18(5):606-19. doi: 10.1177/1049732308316346.

Abstract

In this article we describe the findings of a study in which the essential structure of mastering diabetes was explored from the patient's viewpoint, emphasizing the lived experience of adhering and not adhering to a complex treatment regimen for diabetes.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diabetes Complications / prevention & control
  • Diabetes Complications / psychology
  • Diabetes Mellitus / psychology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy*
  • Fear
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Compliance / psychology*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Self Care / psychology