Development of a supported self-management intervention for adults with type 2 diabetes and a learning disability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although supported self-management is a well-recognised part of chronic disease management, it has not been routinely used as part of healthcare for adults with a learning disability. We developed an intervention for adults with a mild or moderate learning disability and type 2 diabetes, building on the principles of supported self-management with reasonable adjustments made for the target population.

Methods

In five steps, we:Clarified the principles of supported self-management as reported in the published literatureIdentified the barriers to effective self-management of type 2 diabetes in adults with a learning disabilityReviewed existing materials that aim to support self-management of diabetes for people with a learning disabilitySynthesised the outputs from

SUBMITTER: House A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5975532 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature