Exploring the Perspective of Diabetes, Diabetes Self-Management, and Quality of Life Among Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract:Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore the perspective and impact of diabetes, diabetes self-management, and quality of life (QoL) among older adults with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to better inform T2DM self-management interventions. Methods A qualitative descriptive approach with focus group discussions (n = 5 sessions with 5-6 older adults per session) and in-depth interviews (n = 15) was conducted with community-dwelling older adults with T2DM. Results Five them… Show more
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