Patient Empowerment Using Electronic Telemonitoring With Telephone Support in the Transition to Insulin Therapy in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: Observational, Pre-Post, Mixed Methods Study.

Background: Initiation of insulin therapy for the management of type 2 diabetes can be an unwelcome and distressful development for patients. Current evidence suggests that telemonitoring can help improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes and can support empowerment to self-manage diabetes. This telemonitoring intervention was underpinned by an empowerment approach.

Children and young people's experiences and perceptions of self-management of type 1 diabetes: A qualitative meta-synthesis.

The aim of this review was to conduct a meta-synthesis of the experiences and perceptions of self-management of type 1 diabetes of children and young people living with type 1 diabetes (CYPDs). Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to CYPDs' (aged 8-18 years) experiences of self-management. A thematic synthesis approach was used to combine articles and identify analytical themes.

Parent and adolescent communication with healthcare professionals about Type 1 diabetes management at adolescents' outpatient clinic appointments.

Aim: This study aimed to identify the ways in which adolescents living with Type 1 diabetes and their parents communicate about Type 1 diabetes management with healthcare professionals in a clinical setting.

Methods: Twenty-nine adolescents (aged 11-17 years) and their parents were purposively recruited from two outpatient clinics for non-participant observations. Outpatient clinic appointments, which consisted of multiple consultations with healthcare professionals, were observed and audio-recorded.

Experience of skin disease and relationships with healthcare providers: a qualitative study of Traveller women in Ireland.

Background: Significant health disparities exist between members of the Travelling community and those of the general population. Barriers to Traveller engagement with health services include the experience or perception of discrimination, and cultural and health literacy barriers. Experience of skin disease and interactions with healthcare providers has not been widely explored in this ethnic minority.