"Det går an å mestre det meste ved å gå på sånne kurs som dette her" - Gruppebasert
opplaering og mestring ved diabetes type 2: En kvalitativ studie
Engelsk titel: "You can cope better with anything by attending a course like this one"
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Författare:
Tjelta, Marie
;
Holsen, Ingrid
Email: marie.tjelta@helse-bergen.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 30
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 13103805
Sammanfattning
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of a group based outpatient education course on coping with diabetes type 2. The goal of patient education is to empower the individual to cope with changes related to chronic disease, and to promote health and quality of life. A qualitative investigation based on focus group interviews was used to collect data. The sample consisted of 16 participants, adult women and men, who had previously participated in a course for patients with diabetes type 2. The results showed that knowledge and social support are important for coping. The participants in the study said that the course gave them knowledge about diabetes which led to a better understanding. Course participation gave them the possibility to meet others in the same situation and share common experiences. They expressed a wish for more practical training in the course, especially about diet. They also expressed a wish for a follow-up course.