Interventions for self-management of type 2 diabetes: An integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes mellitus has been identified as one of the most challenging chronic illnesses to manage. Since the management of diabetes is mainly accomplished by patients and families, self-management has become the mainstay of diabetes care. However, a significant proportion of patients fail to engage in adequate self-management. A priority research question is how do interventions affect the self-management behaviors of persons with Type 2 diabetes?

Purpose/objectives

The purpose of this integrative review is to provide a summary and critique of interventions that support diabetes self-management in the patient with Type II diabetes mellitus.

Design

An integrative review design, with a comprehensive methodological approach of reviews, allowing inclusion

SUBMITTER: Carpenter R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6608673 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature