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Sher EK, Džidić-Krivić A, Karahmet A, Beća-Zećo M, Farhat EK, Softić A, Sher F. Novel therapeutical approaches based on neurobiological and genetic strategies for diabetic polyneuropathy - A review. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2023; 17:102901. [PMID: 37951098 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2023.102901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neuropathy is among the most often reported consequences of diabetes and the biggest cause of morbidity and mortality in people suffering from this life-long disease. Although different therapeutic methods are available for diabetic neuropathy, it is still the leading cause of limb amputations, and it significantly decreases patients' quality of life. AIM This study investigates potential novel therapeutic options that could ameliorate symptoms of DN. METHODOLOGY Research and review papers from the last 10 years were taken into consideration. RESULTS There are various traditional drugs and non-pharmacological methods used to treat this health condition. However, the research in the area of pathogenic-oriented drugs in the treatment of DN showed no recent breakthroughs, mostly due to the limited evidence about their effectiveness and safety obtained through clinical trials. Consequently, there is an urgent demand for the development of novel therapeutic options for diabetic neuropathy. CONCLUSION Some of the latest novel diagnostic methods for diagnosing diabetic neuropathy are discussed as well as the new therapeutic approaches, such as the fusion of neuronal cells with stem cells, targeting gene delivery and novel drugs.
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- Emina Karahmet Sher
- Department of Biosciences, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Department of Neurology, Clinical Hospital Zenica, Zenica, 72000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Victoria International University, Mostar, 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- International Society of Engineering Science and Technology, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Faculty of Food Technology, Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, 31000, Croatia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, 75000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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Aga F, Dunbar SB, Kebede T, Guteta S, Higgins MK, Gary RA. Foot self-care behaviour in type 2 diabetes adults with and without comorbid heart failure. Nurs Open 2022; 9:2473-2485. [PMID: 35678585 PMCID: PMC9374405 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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AIMS To compare the correlates of foot self-care behaviours among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) adults with and without comorbid heart failure (HF). DESIGN Cross-sectional, correlational, comparative design. METHODS A 210 T2D adults (105 with HF and 105 without HF) participated from August-December 2020. Foot self-care behaviour was measured using the foot care subscale of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) instrument. A stepwise logistic regression analysis was used to explore variables predicting foot self-care behaviour. RESULTS The participants' mean age was 58.7 ± 10.9 years. Poor foot self-care behaviour was reported in T2D adults both with (53.3%) and without (54.3%) HF. Participants with HF-comorbidity were statistically significantly older and had higher total daily medication intake. Household income and the total number of daily medications statistically significantly predicted foot self-care behaviour in HF-comorbid T2D adults. Marital status, social support and body mass index predicted foot self-care behaviour in the non-HF group.
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- Fekadu Aga
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Popoviciu MS, Marin VN, Vesa CM, Stefan SD, Stoica RA, Serafinceanu C, Merlo EM, Rizvi AA, Rizzo M, Busnatu S, Stoian AP. Correlations between Diabetes Mellitus Self-Care Activities and Glycaemic Control in the Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:174. [PMID: 35052337 PMCID: PMC8775516 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10010174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Although it is well known that lifestyle changes can affect plasma glucose levels, there is little formal evidence for the sustained effectiveness of exercise and diet in diabetes mellitus (DM) management. Self-care in DM refers to the real-life application of the knowledge that the patient gained during the education programmes. The goals are to bring about changes in the patient's behaviour, thus improving glycaemic control. We evaluated the influence of DM self-care activities (SCA) on glycaemic control in a total of 159 patients with DM. Plasma glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were used to monitor glycaemic control, while SCA were assessed using the standardised Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ). In our study, 53% of the patients had a HbA1c ≥ 7%. In univariate linear regression models, a statistically significant inverse association was observed between the HbA1c (the dependent variable) and both the DSMQ Dietary Control Score (R2 = 0.037, p = 0.0145) and the DSMQ Sum Score (R2 = 0.06, p = 0.0014). The mean absolute change in the HbA1c% associated with one standard deviation (SD) change in the DSMQ Sum Score, independent of the other significant variables retained in the compacted multivariate regression model, was -0.419% (confidence interval: 95%: from -0.18 to -0.65). Although the impact of the DSMQ Score was modest when compared to the other independent variables in the multivariate model, the findings emphasise the importance of maintaining optimal lifestyle changes to avoid hyperglycaemia and its complications. In conclusion, enhanced self-management of DM is associated with improved glucose control. In patients with chronic diseases such as DM, the role of streamlining SCA encompassing physical activity and proper dietary choices is imperative because of a significantly reduced access to healthcare globally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Mihaela Simona Popoviciu
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Diabetes Mellitus, Clinical County Emergency Hospital of Oradea, 410167 Oradea, Romania; (M.S.P.); (C.M.V.)
- Department of Medical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.N.M.); (S.D.S.); (C.S.); (M.R.); (A.P.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Diabetes Mellitus, Clinical County Emergency Hospital of Oradea, 410167 Oradea, Romania; (M.S.P.); (C.M.V.)
- Department of Medical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.N.M.); (S.D.S.); (C.S.); (M.R.); (A.P.S.)
- National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Prof N.C. Paulescu”, 020475 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.N.M.); (S.D.S.); (C.S.); (M.R.); (A.P.S.)
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- Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.N.M.); (S.D.S.); (C.S.); (M.R.); (A.P.S.)
- National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Prof N.C. Paulescu”, 020475 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Human and Pediatric Pathology “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA;
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
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- Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.N.M.); (S.D.S.); (C.S.); (M.R.); (A.P.S.)
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (Promise), School of Medicine, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (V.N.M.); (S.D.S.); (C.S.); (M.R.); (A.P.S.)
- National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, “Prof N.C. Paulescu”, 020475 Bucharest, Romania
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Gode M, Aga F, Hailu A. Self-Care Practices Among Adult Type 2 Diabetes Patients With and Without Peripheral Neuropathy: A Cross-Sectional Study at Tertiary Healthcare Settings in Ethiopia. Can J Nurs Res 2021; 54:345-356. [PMID: 34078121 DOI: 10.1177/08445621211020653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) has become a global health challenge. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the common comorbidities of T2D that may affect the ability to perform diabetes self-care. PURPOSE To compare self-care practices between adult T2D patients with and without comorbid DPN and identify factors predicting self-care practices. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, conducted at tertiary hospitals in Ethiopia, a total of 216 (108 with DNP and 108 without DNP) participants completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire including measures of diabetes self-care practices, self-evaluated peripheral neuropathy, self-efficacy, diabetes knowledge, and social support. RESULTS Adult T2D patients with comorbid DPN had lower dietary (P< 0.001), exercise (P< 0.001), blood glucose testing (P = 0.001), and foot (P = 0.007) self-care practice than those without DPN. Social support is a significant predictor of dietary self-care in both groups while predicting foot self-care and blood glucose testing in those with comorbid DPN. Moreover, occupation, education, and having a glucometer are significant predictors of diabetes self-care practice in both groups. CONCLUSION This study found that adult T2D patients with comorbid DPN have poorer diabetes self-care practice than those without comorbid DPN. Interventions should focus on addressing social support and access to a glucometer in order to improve diabetes self-care practices in adult T2D patients with comorbid DPN.
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- Mezgebu Gode
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Zhang ZP, Premikha M, Luo M, Venkataraman K. Diabetes distress and peripheral neuropathy are associated with medication non-adherence in individuals with type 2 diabetes in primary care. Acta Diabetol 2021; 58:309-317. [PMID: 33211180 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-020-01609-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psychosocial factors like diabetes distress and social support, as well as the presence of complications, affect an individual's self-management ability; however, their role in adherence behaviours is not yet clear. We examined the role of psychosocial factors and complications in non-adherence behaviours in individuals with diabetes in primary care. METHODS Baseline survey with nine-month follow up through medical records of patients with type 2 diabetes attending primary care. Medication adherence and diabetes distress were assessed using Morisky Green Levine Medication Adherence Scale and Problem Areas in Diabetes, respectively. Appointment adherence was assessed through medical records. RESULTS Of the 448 participants studied, 59.8% had medication non-adherence and 21.7% were non-adherent to scheduled appointments. PAID score (odds ratio (OR) 1.01, 95% confidence interval 1.00-1.03, p = 0.013), peripheral neuropathy (OR 1.99, 95%CI 1.18-3.37, p = 0.01), home glucose monitoring (OR 0.46, 95%CI 0.30-0.69, p < 0.001), HbA1c (OR 1.34, 95%CI 1.13-1.61, p = 0.001), and age (OR 0.96, 95%CI 0.93-0.98, p = 0.001) were associated with medication non-adherence. Indian ethnicity (OR 2.93, 95%CI 1.59-5.39, p = 0.001), secondary or higher education (OR 1.94, 95%CI 1.14-3.27, p = 0.014), and HbA1c (OR 1.38, 95%CI 1.18-1.63, p < 0.001) were associated with appointment non-adherence. CONCLUSIONS Non-adherence behaviours were prevalent and significantly associated with higher HbA1c. Medication non-adherence was more likely in younger individuals, those with higher diabetes distress or peripheral neuropathy. Appointment non-adherence was more likely in individuals of Indian ethnicity or those with higher education. Greater support for these groups may help improve adherence behaviours and outcomes.
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- Ministry of Health Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, 10-03J, Level 10, Tahir Foundation Building (MD1), 12 Science Drive 2, Singapore, 117549, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, 10-03J, Level 10, Tahir Foundation Building (MD1), 12 Science Drive 2, Singapore, 117549, Singapore.
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Gu Y, Dennis SM, Kiernan MC, Harmer AR. Aerobic exercise training may improve nerve function in type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes: A systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2019; 35:e3099. [PMID: 30462877 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Diabetic neuropathy is a major complication of type 2 diabetes. Emerging evidence also suggests that people with pre-diabetes may develop similar symptoms related to nerve dysfunction. While regular exercise provides many benefits to patients with diabetes, whether exercise influences nerve function has not been established. As such, the aim of this systematic review was to evaluate current evidence regarding the effect of exercise training on the progression and development of diabetic neuropathy. A systematic search of MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL, AMED, PEDro, the Cochrane Library, Embase, and Scopus databases identified a total of 12 studies that were eligible for inclusion in this systematic review. Quality rating and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. The 12 included studies examined people with pre-diabetes (n = 1) and with type 2 diabetes (n = 11). There was heterogeneity of study quality and exercise type and dosage among these studies. Eleven studies reported that exercise training had a positive influence on nerve function or neuropathy-related symptoms; and only one study reported mild adverse events. Evidence from this systematic review suggests aerobic exercise training may positively influence nerve function among people with type 2 diabetes, with minimal risk of adverse events. Further research will be required to determine the optimal dosage of exercise training and the effect on nerve function in pre-diabetes and in women with previous gestational diabetes. This review is registered on PROSPERO (CRD42018088182).
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- Yu Gu
- Musculoskeletal Health Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
- Physiotherapy Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing & Wellness Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Discovery and Translation, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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Tanharo D, Ghods R, Pourrahimi M, Abdi M, Aghaei S, Vali N. Adherence to Treatment in Diabetic Patients and Its Affecting Factors. psj 2018. [DOI: 10.21859/psj.17.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Marinho FS, Moram CBM, Rodrigues PC, Leite NC, Salles GF, Cardoso CRL. Treatment Adherence and Its Associated Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from the Rio de Janeiro Type 2 Diabetes Cohort Study. J Diabetes Res 2018; 2018:8970196. [PMID: 30599003 PMCID: PMC6288575 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8970196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate treatment adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes and to evaluate its associated factors. METHODS The Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) questionnaire was used to assess treatment adherence. Good adherence was defined as ≥5 days a week in each SDSCA item. Pain, emotional, and physical domains of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were also evaluated. Multivariable logistic regressions explored the independent correlates of good general adherence and of specific items of the SDSCA (diet, exercise, and medications). RESULTS Good adherence was 93.5% for medication use, 59.3% for foot care, 56.1% for blood glucose monitoring, 29.2% for diet, and 22.5% for exercise. Patients with general good adherence had lower BMI, better serum lipid profile, higher values of functional capacity, emotional and pain domains of SF-36, better occupational performance, and lower prevalence of pain or limitation in the upper and lower limbs than patients with worse adherence. The variables associated with good adherence were younger age, lower BMI, presence of macrovascular complications, better occupational performance and emotional domain of SF-36, and higher HDL cholesterol levels. The presence of pain/limitation in the upper limbs was associated with worse adherence. Good medication adherence was associated with longer diabetes duration, lower BMI, and lower HbA1c levels. Higher values of pain and emotional domains of the SF-36 and lower BMI were related to better exercise and diet adherence, while the presence of peripheral neuropathy and joint pain/limitation were associated with worse exercise adherence. CONCLUSIONS Emotional and physical performances are important determinants of good diabetic treatment adherence. Good adherence has beneficial impact on BMI, lipid, and glycemic control.
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- Fernanda S. Marinho
- Department of Occupational Therapy, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Albai A, Sima A, Papava I, Roman D, Andor B, Gafencu M. Association between coping mechanisms and adherence to diabetes-related self-care activities: a cross-sectional study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2017; 11:1235-1241. [PMID: 28761336 PMCID: PMC5522817 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s140146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In the overall management of the most chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM), adherence to recommended disease-related self-care activities is of paramount importance. The diagnosis and presence of a chronic disease may be considered a difficult and stressful situation in life, a situation in which coping mechanisms are psychological processes developed at a conscious level to manage these situations. This study aimed to explore the possible relationship between the dominance of one of the four major coping styles and adherence to diabetes-related self-care activities (DRSCAs) in the population of patients with type 2 DM (T2DM). In a cross-sectional consecutive-case population-based study design, 126 patients previously diagnosed with T2DM were enrolled. Coping mechanisms were evaluated using the Cope scale inventory, which identifies the dominant coping mechanism: problem-, emotion-, social support-, or avoidance-focused. The quality of DRSCA was evaluated using the summary of diabetes self-care activities questionnaire, in which a higher score was associated with improved adherence. In the study cohort, 45 patients (35.7%) had problem-focused coping, 37 (29.4%) had emotion-focused coping, 32 (25.4%) social support-focused coping, and 12 (9.5%) had avoidance-focused coping. Patients with emotion-focused coping had the highest level (P=0.02) of DRSCA (median 44 points), followed by patients with social support-focused coping (median 40 points) and problem-focused coping (median 36 points), while patients with avoidance-focused coping had the lowest SDSCA total score (33 points). The type of dominant coping mechanism has a significant impact on the quality of the DRSCA measures implemented by the patient to manage their diabetes. Patients with emotion-focused and social support-focused coping styles tend to have significantly increased adherence to DRSCA scores, while patients with other dominant coping styles are less interested in managing their disease.
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine
- Correspondence: Alexandra Sima, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, Timisoara 300041, Romania, Tel +40 722 467 247, Fax +40 256 462 856, Email
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- Department of Pediatrics, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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