Psychosocial aspects of diabetes
- 1 August 1992
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Home Health Care Practice
- Vol. 4 (3) , 72-90
- https://doi.org/10.1177/108482239200400311
Abstract
This article discusses the dilemmas that patients and health care professionals face as they attempt to deal with the psychologic issues inherent in diabetes care. It includes discussions of assessment of psychosocial functioning; type I and type II diabetes assess ment ; adherence and motivation; empowerment; and specific recommendations geared to help health care professionals care for the diabetic patient while avoiding frustration and burnout.Keywords
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