A need-based approach to self-management education for adults with co-morbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Self-management education needs have not been assessed in patients with complex co-morbid conditions such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objectives of this study were to 1) determine the self-management education needs for patients with co-morbid diabetes and CKD and 2) co-develop an educational resource meeting the self-management education needs of patients with co-morbid diabetes and CKD. METHODS:Patients with co-morbid diabetes and CKD attending a co-designed, patient-centred outpatient diabetes and kidney clinic at a tertiary metropolitan hospital were recruited for semi-structured interviews. Maximal variation sampling was used, ensuring adequate representation of different gender, age, diabetes duration and stage of CKD. Data were thematically analysed

SUBMITTER: Zimbudzi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6444589 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature