TY  - JOUR
T1  - Patient-Centered Nursing Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring Coping Mechanisms and Self-Management Practices
A1  - Sanjay Vora
A1  - Manisha Pillai
A1  - Abhishek Basu
A1  - Charu Bhatia
A1  - Rajiv Menon
JF  - Journal of Integrative Nursing and Palliative Care
JO  - J Integr Nurs Palliat Care
SN  - 3006-5550
Y1  - 2024
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/JiIJYt9txC
SP  - 100
EP  - 112
N2  - Diabetes is a chronic illness that can significantly disrupt everyday life. Proper self-care is essential to regulate blood sugar and reduce the risk of complications. This research investigated the impact of a structured education program on diabetes patients’ self-management habits, empowerment, and level of engagement in their care. A quasi-experimental study included 100 adults aged 30–65. The 16-week program had three phases: an initial two-week period for recruitment and baseline assessment using the DSMQ, DES, and PAM; a 12-week intervention with weekly 90-minute sessions covering nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, stress coping, and self-empowerment; and a two-week follow-up with repeated assessments. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests for DSMQ and DES, chi-square tests for PAM, and descriptive statistics, with significance set at p < 0.05. After completing the program, participants’ self-management, empowerment, and activation improved significantly. DSMQ scores rose from 64.5 to 68.6 (p < 0.001), DES scores increased from 65.4 to 70.0 (p = 0.001), and those at the highest PAM level went from 30 to 50 (p = 0.016). Positive relationships among DSMQ, DES, and PAM indicate that gains in one area supported improvements in the others. The structured education program enhanced patients’ diabetes self-care, sense of empowerment, and engagement. These results emphasize the importance of targeted educational interventions in fostering patient involvement in chronic disease management. Future programs should focus on the specific needs of diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged populations to improve access to diabetes self-management education and overall health outcomes.
UR  - https://journalinpc.com/article/patient-centered-nursing-interventions-for-type-2-diabetes-exploring-coping-mechanisms-and-self-man-gv5pcaloxymu5vx
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