scholarly journals Diabetes-Related Distress and Associated Characteristics in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in an Urban Primary Care Setting in Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 247054702096153
Author(s):  
Kyriakos Kintzoglanakis ◽  
Paraskevi Vonta ◽  
Panagiota Copanitsanou
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Diabetes Duration ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Insulin Use ◽  
Distress Scale

Background Diabetes-related distress (DRD) is a common psychological issue of people living with diabetes. International guidelines advise to take DRD into consideration in diabetes care but evidence for Greece is scarce. In the present study we aimed to estimate the frequency of DRD as assessed by Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) and to examine its connections with clinical and sociodemographic characteristics among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) in urban primary care (PC) in Greece. Methods This descriptive survey included adults with a diagnosis of T2D of at least six months under medication treatment attending a novel, public urban PC unit. Patients with other forms of diabetes, dementia, and psychosis were excluded. Patients were screened for DRD with DDS instrument and correlations were made between DRD and clinical and sociodemographic characteristics. Results In 135 eligible participants the frequency of moderate to high levels of DRD (DDS ≥ 2) was 24.4% and of high levels of DRD (DDS ≥ 3) was 7.4%. Emotional burden (EB) subscale was significantly correlated with younger age, insulin use, duration of insulin use, and the number of insulin injections per day. Longer diabetes duration showed significant correlation with DDS total, EB, and regimen distress. Participants with lower income, sedentary lifestyle, micro-vascular complications, more episodes of hypoglycaemia, and higher levels of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) experienced significantly higher distress. Conclusion DRD screening is important in urban PC and in more susceptible patients as those on more insulin injections per day, with longer diabetes duration, higher levels of HbA1c, lower income, sedentary lifestyle, and more episodes of hypoglycaemia.

scholarly journals Self-care adherence and affective disorders in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Allison DaSantos ◽  
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Carlisle Goddard ◽  
Dalip Ragoobirsingh ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Behavioral Problem ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Glucose Testing ◽  
Blood Glucose Testing ◽  
Distress Scale

<abstract><sec> <title>Purpose</title> <p>Diabetes management requires adherence to complicated self-care behaviors. Therefore, the emotional state of the individual living with diabetes, is likely to affect their ability to comply with recommendations. This study explored the relationship of self-care adherence to diabetes distress and depression in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Methods</title> <p>Adults aged 20 to 80 years, with type 2 diabetes, completed self-report questionnaires comprised of a profile section consisting of demographic and clinical characteristics; and standardized questionnaires comprising, The Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS), The Patient Health Questionnaire (PQH-9), and the Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities Scale (SDSCA). Additionally biological measures (BP and HbA1c) were collected.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Results</title> <p>For the 509 participants there were no differences in adherence for males (30.8%) and females (69.2%), high diabetes distress and depression were associated with low adherence. General diet was negatively associated with BP and HbA1c; while HbA1c was positively correlated with blood glucose testing.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>Self-care non-adherence is more than a behavioral problem; it is a multidimensional phenomenon inclusive of demographic factors, condition or disease factors, psychological and social factors.</p> </sec></abstract>

scholarly journals Barriers and enablers to screening and diagnosing depression and diabetes distress in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus; protocol of a qualitative evidence synthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niamh McGrath ◽  
Sheena McHugh ◽  
Patricia M. Kearney ◽  
Elaine Toomey
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Data Framework ◽  
Qualitative Evidence

Background: Depression and diabetes distress are common in people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). These conditions are independently associated with poorer T2DM outcomes and increased healthcare utilisation and costs. Questions remain regarding the most appropriate ways of initially detecting depression and diabetes distress in this group. Diabetes guidelines recommend depression screening in primary care for people with T2DM but their implementation in practice is suboptimal. As health care professionals influence detection practices, their perceptions and experiences of these guidelines can improve understanding of aspects of the guidelines that work, and those which are more difficult to implement in practice. This study describes the protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis of primary care health professionals’ perceived barriers and enablers to screen for and diagnose depression and diabetes distress in people with T2DM. Methods and analysis: Primary qualitative and mixed method studies will be identified using a systematic search of electronic databases and the CLUSTER (Citations, Lead authors, Unpublished materials, Scholar searches, Theories, Early examples, Related projects) approach. We selected ‘best-fit framework synthesis’ as the approach to synthesise primary data using the RETREAT (Review question-Epistemology-Time/Timescale-Resources-Expertise-Audience and purpose-Type of Data) framework. Quality appraisal of primary studies and confidence in the overall review findings will be determined using the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) and the GRADE-CERQual (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research), respectively. Discussion: The planned review will provide the first, single point of reference of the available synthesised qualitative evidence on this topic. It will apply recommended approaches to ensure rigor and robustness of study and contribute meaningfully to understanding of how depression and diabetes distress can be initially detected in people with T2DM. This protocol is awaiting processing by the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) [ID number 145483].

What is the best measure for assessing diabetes distress? A comparison of the Problem Areas in Diabetes and Diabetes Distress Scale: results from Diabetes MILES–Australia

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 667-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva K Fenwick ◽  
Gwyn Rees ◽  
Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott ◽  
Jessica L Browne ◽  
Frans Pouwer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Interpersonal Distress ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Diabetes Distress Scale

This study used Rasch analysis to examine the psychometric validity of the Diabetes Distress Scale and the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale to assess diabetes distress in 3338 adults with diabetes (1609 completed the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale ( n = 675 type 1 diabetes; n = 934 type 2 diabetes) and 1705 completed the Diabetes Distress Scale ( n = 693 type 1 diabetes; n = 1012 type 2 diabetes)). While criterion and convergent validity were good, Rasch analysis revealed suboptimal precision and targeting, and item misfit. Unresolvable multidimensionality within the Diabetes Distress Scale suggests a total score should be avoided, while suboptimal precision suggests that the Physician-related and Interpersonal distress subscales should be used cautiously.

scholarly journals Self-Compassion, Metabolic Control and Health Status in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A UK Observational Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy E Morrison ◽  
Francesco Zaccardi ◽  
Sudesna Chatterjee ◽  
Emer Brady ◽  
Yvonne Doherty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Standard Deviation Increase ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Aims Self-compassion is a modifiable characteristic, linked with psychological well being and intrinsic motivation to engage in positive health behaviours. We aimed to explore levels of self-compassion in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and their association with levels of depression, diabetes-related distress and glycaemic control. Methods A cross-sectional study in 176 patients with T2DM in Leicester, UK, using three self-report questionnaires: the Self Compassion Scale (SCS); Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS-17). Demographic data, medical history and blood samples were collected. Results Majority of participants were male (n=120, 68.2%), with median [IQR] age and HbA1c of 66 [60, 71] years and 7.3 [6.7, 8.0] %, respectively. Multivariable analysis adjusting for age, gender, ethnicity and diabetes duration revealed significant association of all three scores with HbA1c: per one standard deviation increase of each score, a -0.16% reduction in HbA1c for SCS (p=0.027), 0.21% increase for PHQ-9 (p=0.012) and 0.33% increase for DDS-17 (p<0.001). Conclusions Higher levels of self-compassion and lower levels of depressive symptoms were associated with significantly better long-term diabetes control. These results reinforce the importance of emphasis on psychological parameters, including self-compassion, in the multi-disciplinary management of T2DM. We identify this as a potential area for intervention in UK practice.

scholarly journals Clinical and sociodemographic variables associated with diabetes-related distress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Cristina Zanchetta ◽  
Danilo Donizetti Trevisan ◽  
Priscila Peruzzo Apolinario ◽  
Juliana Bastoni da Silva ◽  
Maria Helena de Melo Lima
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Insulin Therapy ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Emotional Burden ◽  
Distress Scale

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the relation between diabetes-related distress and the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a secondary analysis of data collected at a specialized care outpatient center in Brazil. Participants completed a questionnaire on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and the Brazilian version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (B-DDS). Results: About 31% of the 130 eligible patients reported diabetes distress, and the mean B-DDS score was 2.6. Multiple regression analysis showed the B-DDS score was positively correlated with marital status (p=0.0230), use of diet and physical activities for diabetes management (p=0.0180), and use of insulin therapy (p=0.0030). The “emotional burden”, “regimen-related distress”, and “interpersonal distress” domains from B-DDS were associated with the use of insulin therapy (p=0.0010), marital status (p=0.0110), and the presence of three or more comorbidities (p=0.0175). Conclusion: These findings suggest the clinical and sociodemographic variables are relatively weak predictors of diabetes-related distress. The highest scores in the B-DDS were observed in the emotional burden domain, indicating the presence of diabetes distress among the participants of the study.

scholarly journals Associations with sight-threatening diabetic macular oedema among Indigenous adults with type 2 diabetes attending an Indigenous primary care clinic in remote Australia: a Centre of Research Excellence in Diabetic Retinopathy and Telehealth Eye and Associated Medical Services Network study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000559
Author(s):  
Laima Brazionis ◽  
Anthony Keech ◽  
Christopher Ryan ◽  
Alex Brown ◽  
David O'Neal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Renal Impairment ◽  
Macular Oedema ◽  
Primary Care Clinic ◽  
Diabetic Macular Oedema ◽  
Diabetes Duration ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Men And Women

ObjectiveTo identify factors associated with sight-threatening diabetic macular oedema (STDM) in Indigenous Australians attending an Indigenous primary care clinic in remote Australia.Methods and analysisA cross-sectional study design of retinopathy screening data and routinely-collected clinical data among 236 adult Indigenous participants with type 2 diabetes (35.6% men) set in one Indigenous primary care clinic in remote Australia. The primary outcome variable was STDM assessed from retinal images.ResultsAge (median (range)) was 48 (21–86) years, and known diabetes duration (median (range)) was 8.0 (0–24) years. Prevalence of STDM was high (14.8%) and similar in men and women. STDM was associated with longer diabetes duration (11.7 vs 7.9 years, respectively; p<0.001) and markers of renal impairment: abnormal estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) (62.9 vs 38.3%, respectively; p=0.007), severe macroalbuminuria (>300 mg/mmol) (20.6 vs 5.7%, respectively; p=0.014) and chronic kidney disease (25.7 vs 12.2%, respectively; p=0.035). Some clinical factors differed by sex: anaemia was more prevalent in women. A higher proportion of men were smokers, prescribed statins and had increased albuminuria. Men had higher blood pressure, but lower glycated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and body mass index, than women.ConclusionSTDM prevalence was high and similar in men and women. Markers of renal impairment and longer diabetes duration were associated with STDM in this Indigenous primary care population. Embedded teleretinal screening, known diabetes duration-based risk stratification and targeted interventions may lower the prevalence of STDM in remote Indigenous primary care services.Trial registration numberAustralia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register: ACTRN 12616000370404.

The Relationships Between Diabetes Self-Care, Diabetes Time Management, and Diabetes Distress in Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2021 ◽  
pp. 263501062110144
Author(s):  
Lisa Summers-Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Natural Setting ◽  
Distress Scale

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between and among diabetes self-care, diabetes time management, and diabetes distress in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A descriptive correlational design with a total of 188 participants completed 3 valid and reliable instruments to measure the main study variables, the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire, the Diabetes Time Management Questionnaire, and the Diabetes Distress Scale, in an uncontrolled, natural setting using mix-mode surveys (electronic and paper). Survey responses were analyzed using several descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. Results Diabetes time management was the strongest, statistically significant, unique contributor to explaining self-care. The regression model showed that diabetes time management demonstrated a large effect size and that diabetes distress demonstrated a small effect size. Conclusions The 2 predictor variables among diabetes self-care in women showed diabetes time management had a stronger effect size compared to diabetes distress. This is the first known study to measure the influence of diabetes time management on diabetes self-care and to examine the relationship between and among diabetes time management and diabetes distress. Diabetes time management, an understudied variable in individuals with T2DM, has the potential to be a contributor to improve patient outcomes.

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