E Bolaños1, A Sarría-Santamera. 1. Agencia de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias. Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España. ebolanos@isciii.es
Abstract
AIM: The objective of this study is to investigate the perception that people with type 2 diabetes have about the disease and about their relationship with the primary healthcare professionals. DESIGN: Qualitative research, carried out between September-November 2000. SETTING: Primary healthcare center Barrio del Pilar from Madrid. PARTICIPANTS: 15 persons with type 2 diabetes. Variables considered to design the profiles of the interviewed were: age, gender, educational level, and time since diagnosis. METHOD: Structural sampling and open interviews. RESULTS: Patients express having scarce information regarding the consequences of diabetes. As diabetes is symptom free represents a difficulty for being perceived as a severe disease. The most valued aspects of the relationship with health professionals are that they provide with clear and tailored information, build a trust context, support changes and take account their perspectives and living circumstances. CONCLUSIONS: It is essential to recognize how patients understand and shape the disease. Information provided by professionals have to be tailored to patients necessities, and take place in a trusting environment. Decisions related with diabetes management have to be aligned with patients perspectives. Effective communication could be considered as a useful tool to encourage adherence and improve healthcare quality.
AIM: The objective of this study is to investigate the perception that people with type 2 diabetes have about the disease and about their relationship with the primary healthcare professionals. DESIGN: Qualitative research, carried out between September-November 2000. SETTING: Primary healthcare center Barrio del Pilar from Madrid. PARTICIPANTS: 15 persons with type 2 diabetes. Variables considered to design the profiles of the interviewed were: age, gender, educational level, and time since diagnosis. METHOD: Structural sampling and open interviews. RESULTS:Patients express having scarce information regarding the consequences of diabetes. As diabetes is symptom free represents a difficulty for being perceived as a severe disease. The most valued aspects of the relationship with health professionals are that they provide with clear and tailored information, build a trust context, support changes and take account their perspectives and living circumstances. CONCLUSIONS: It is essential to recognize how patients understand and shape the disease. Information provided by professionals have to be tailored to patients necessities, and take place in a trusting environment. Decisions related with diabetes management have to be aligned with patients perspectives. Effective communication could be considered as a useful tool to encourage adherence and improve healthcare quality.
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