Family issues and family functioning of Japanese outpatients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies confirmed that the control of diabetes is related to family functioning, but the validity of the tools used to assess family functioning in these studies is questionable. Few studies have focused on family issues. In this study, we used a new assessment tool to evaluate family functioning and family issues of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire was given to outpatients with type 2 diabetes at a community hospital in Aichi, Japan, between August 2001 and March 2002. First, the patients were asked to answer FACESKGIV-16, which measures cohesion and adaptability, questions regarding family issues, daily lifestyle, and HAD. Physical and serological data were measured. Family functioning, family issues, and relationsh

SUBMITTER: Takenaka H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3700776 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature