In the United States, nearly 15 million adults (95% of all diabetics) have Type-II diabetes. Although the successful management of this chronic disease necessitates tremendous patient involvement (mastery of treatment protocols, diabetic self-care skills, and numerous life-style changes), most attention in the health care practice community remains focused on biomedical interventions. This presentation will outline documented psychological/educational interventions and programs which address the self-care needs of people with diabetes. This workshop will discuss how intervention/program effectiveness is measured and then compare these outcomes across interventions/programs. The session will conclude by discussing strengths and weaknesses of interventions/programs and the importance of social work involvement with the treatment of diabetes.
Learning Objectives: In the United States, nearly 15 million adults (95% of all diabetics) have Type-II diabetes. Although the successful management of this chronic disease necessitates tremendous patient involvement (mastery of treatment protocols, diabetic self-care skills, and numerous life-style changes), most attention in the health care practice community remains focused on biomedical interventions. This presentation will outline documented psychological/educational interventions and programs which address the self-care needs of people with diabetes. This presentation will discuss how intervention/program effectiveness is measured and then compare these outcomes across interventions/programs. The session will conclude by discussing strengths and weaknesses of interventions/programs and the importance of social work involvement with the treatment of diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes, Treatment System
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.