Perspectives of Canadian People with Diabetes, Family Members and Healthcare Professionals on Active Self-Management in the 2nd Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN2) Study

Abstract

audio recorded, transcribed and analyzed for themes using categorization and line-by-line coding. Results: Four main themes emerged: (1) the importance of personalized medicine in transition health given the individuality of each patient experience; (2) communication barriers between the patient and healthcare team, notably regarding the execution of the transition itself and location of future health services; (3) the significance of ensuring adolescent to new adult physician compatibility prior to transition and (4) the poor management of adolescents in pediatric medicine, particularly with respect to identifying their maturity level and subsequently offering appropriate healthcare. Conclusions: We have identified tangible areas of the transition process in the TEGH community that require improvementdall of which converge on an over-arching theme of communication between the patient and their new and old healthcare providers. 48Using Prospective Analysis to Improve Quality Care in the Surgical Patient with Diabetes

Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs Second Study (DAWN2): Understanding Diabetes-Related Psychosocial Outcomes for Canadians with Diabetes

“…Many mental health services are unfamiliar with both diabetes and diabetes-related psychosocial issues. In a separate publication describing the responses of healthcare providers as part of the DAWN2 study, the results have helped us to understand that although they are sensitive to the importance of the psychological issues of those living with diabetes and are desirous of training to support PWDs, few have had access to such training (37).…”

“…In this article, results are presented for PWDs living in Canada, with a focus on quality of life (QOL) (likely depression and diabetes distress), treatment burden, empowerment, self-care management, healthcare provision and education as well as access to community resources and experiences of discrimination. The result of the HCP and family member groups have been published elsewhere (36,37).…”