The nutrition care needs of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: informing dietetic practice

Abstract

These findings suggest that there is considerable opportunity for dietitians to enhance the nutrition care provided to patients with type 2 diabetes. Tailoring of dietary guidelines to individuals, utilising supportive counselling styles, and focusing on open communication in consultations that facilitate ongoing, useful care for patients, may help patients with type 2 diabetes achieve and maintain healthy dietary behaviours.

Patient‐centred care to improve dietetic practice: an integrative review

“…Participant numbers for all 27 studies ranged from seven to 1158; most ( n = 24) were between nine and 258, with the exception of one larger study ( n = 1158) . The majority of studies ( n = 22) were published between the years 2009 and 2016 . Studies were mostly conducted in Europe ( n = 7) , Canada ( n = 6) , the USA ( n = 6) and Australia ( n = 6) .…”

Patients' perceptions and experiences of patient‐centred care in dietetic consultations

“…Some participants experienced frustration when dietitians controlled the encounter. This concept of health professionals controlling the encounter or having a directive and authoritative approach has been demonstrated in several studies exploring patients' perceptions of their care experience . These studies also discovered that this approach can result in patients feeling frustrated and overwhelmed .…”

“…This concept of health professionals controlling the encounter or having a directive and authoritative approach has been demonstrated in several studies exploring patients' perceptions of their care experience . These studies also discovered that this approach can result in patients feeling frustrated and overwhelmed . It is therefore important that dietitians and other health professionals actively relinquish control during consultations to facilitate improved relationships.…”

The perception of users with diabetes regarding a group education strategy for the promotion of self-care

“…21 It is argued that the feelings triggered by this condition are directly related to the behavior and attitudes of users, which, therefore, interfere in the acceptance of the diagnosis and treatment. 20 Furthermore, when these people do not see the benefits that can be achieved as a result of self-care activities, they are less likely to perform these actions. 20 For these reasons, during the groups, it was sought to encourage the participation of users so that they could discuss, through the statements, the feelings experienced.…”

“…20 Furthermore, when these people do not see the benefits that can be achieved as a result of self-care activities, they are less likely to perform these actions. 20 For these reasons, during the groups, it was sought to encourage the participation of users so that they could discuss, through the statements, the feelings experienced. It was possible to perceive the reduction of the basic anxieties and the Groups: perception of users with diabetes Vieira GLC, Cecílio SG, Torres HC preparation to confront the challenges related to living with the condition of diabetes mellitus.…”