Behavioral maintenance: a closer look.

Topic: Behavior maintenance.

Purpose: To discover the descriptive picture of how an individual with type 2 diabetes self-managed and adapted the necessary behavior changes into her daily lifestyle.

Sources: Personal research and literature review.

Conclusion: Behavioral maintenance to self-manage a specific regimen for people with type 2 diabetes is complex and difficult. It is important for nurses "not to jump to conclusions" and assume the client has not made the necessary changes to incorporate the behavior changes into a life style routine. Nurses need to be cognizant of the differences and unique situations of their clients when teaching them about managing their disease.