Interpersonal Relationships in Diabetes: Views and Experience of People with Diabetes, Informal Carers, and Healthcare Professionals in Portugal

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.16817

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Diabetes Mellitus, Portugal, Quality of Life, Self-Management, Social Support

Abstract

Introduction: The increasing burden of diabetes poses a great challenge to healthcare systems and economy worldwide. Although modern therapeutic strategies for diabetes are widely available, most patients still fail to achieve optimal clinical targets and well-being. The primary objective of this study was to assess and explore potential drivers and successful management of diabetes among people with diabetes, family members and healthcare professionals in Portugal, by applying the protocol of the multinational study “Diabetes, Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN2)”.
Material and Methods: A total of 767 adults, including 417 people with diabetes, 123 family members and 227 healthcare professionals, participated in the study. Surveys assessed health-related quality of life, self-management, attitudes/beliefs, social support and priorities for improvement areas in diabetes care.
Results: Diabetes has a negative impact on the physical health and emotional well-being of patients in Portugal and is also a psychological burden for family members. Earlier diagnosis and treatment of diabetes were mentioned as a major area of improvement. Healthcare professionals indicated the need for diabetes self-management education.
Conclusion: We have used for the first time in Portugal the DAWN2 protocol to address the wishes, needs, and attitudes of Portuguese diabetes patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals regarding the disease.

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Author Biographies

Dulce Nascimento do Ó, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon.

Nurse

Coordinato of the Departament of Projects, Academic Studies and Clinical Trials

Lurdes Serrabulho, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon.

Nurse

Training and Nursing Coordination

Rogério T. Ribeiro, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon. CEDOC - Centro de Estudos de Doenças Crónicas. NOVA Medical School. Lisbon. Department of Medical Sciences. University of Aveiro. Aveiro.

APDP - Education and Research Centre - Projects Manager

Professor at Medical Sciences Department of University of Aveiro

Ana Covinhas, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon.

Psychologist, Mental Health Department

Maria João Afonso, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon.

Nutrition Department Coordinator

José Manuel Boavida, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon.

President of the Board of Directors

 

João Filipe Raposo, APDP – Diabetes Portugal. Lisbon. CEDOC - Centro de Estudos de Doenças Crónicas. NOVA Medical School. Lisbon.

Medical Director at APDP

Professor at NOVA Medical Schhol

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Published

2022-03-03

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Nascimento do Ó D, Serrabulho L, Ribeiro RT, Silva S, Covinhas A, Afonso MJ, Boavida JM, Raposo JF. Interpersonal Relationships in Diabetes: Views and Experience of People with Diabetes, Informal Carers, and Healthcare Professionals in Portugal. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 3 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];35(10):729-37. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/16817

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