Qualitative analysis of reasons for hospitalization for severe hypoglycemia among older adults with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital admissions for severe hypoglycemia are associated with significant healthcare costs, decreased quality of life, and increased morbidity and mortality, especially for older adults with diabetes. Understanding the reasons for hypoglycemia hospitalization is essential for the development of effective interventions; yet, the causes and precipitants of hypoglycemia are not well understood.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study of non-nursing home patients aged 65 years or older without cognitive dysfunction admitted to a single tertiary-referral hospital with diabetes-related hypoglycemia. During the hospitalization, we conducted one-on-one, in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore: (1) experiences with diabetes management among patients hospitalized

SUBMITTER: Pasciak WE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8130109 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature