The barriers and facilitators to managing diabetes with insulin in adults with intellectual disabilities: A systemised review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to have diabetes and develop complications from it. Diabetes management is complex and insulin treatment in particular, people with intellectual disabilities may require additional support that is not always available. This review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to managing diabetes with insulin in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Method

Patient and public involvement (PPI) was integral to the development of the research question. A systemised review was conducted across CINAHL, the British Nursing Index and MEDLINE. PRISMA guidelines were followed. Narrative synthesis of the evidence was undertaken.

Results

Barriers and facilitators to managing diabetes with insulin in people with inte

SUBMITTER: Beresford CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805117 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature