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- Attendance at diabetes clinics leads to better health outcomes, but many people with type 1 diabetes don't participate.
- Qualitative interviews with 12 long-term non-attenders revealed three groups based on their feelings and coping strategies: 'High fear', 'Patient as expert', and 'Low motivation.'
- Understanding these distinct groups can help create tailored approaches to encourage all individuals with diabetes to seek necessary specialist support.
Article Abstract
Attendance at diabetes clinic is associated with improved medical outcome, however, significant numbers of people with type 1 diabetes choose not to attend. In order to understand the reasons underlying this decision, qualitative interviews were carried out with 12 long-term non-attenders. Three distinct groups emerged differing in terms of their cognitive and emotional responses to diabetes and their coping strategies: (1) the 'High fear' group; (2) the 'Patient as expert' group; and (3) the 'Low motivation' group. These differences should be recognized and suitable approaches developed to ensure that all people with diabetes are able to accept appropriate specialist support.
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