| Learning Objective #1: Identify barriers to management of diabetes | |||
| Learning Objective #2: Improve communication style to enhance care of the female diabetic patient |
Diabetes affects more than 16 million people in the United States; nearly 9 million are women. Understanding the psychosocial aspects affecting women's self-care behaviors and health-seeking behaviors is fundamental to improve outcomes of diabetes. The purpose of this study was to describe what takes place within the social setting of elderly women managing diabetes. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of communication between patient and provider as a potential barrier to adherence to treatment regimens. Grounded-theory and focus group methodologies were used to explore the phenomena of adherence to treatment regimen and the patient-provider relationship among women with diabetes. Data were obtained via individual in-depth interviews with 5 women over age 60 with Type 2 diabetes as well as a focus group including all participants. Four major factors affecting adherence to treatment were identified: communication, knowledge, diet, and consequences. Patient-provider communication was the most important factor affecting diabetes adherence.
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