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  • Title: Attitudes and dilemmas of caregivers supporting people with intellectual disabilities who have diabetes.
    Author: Cardol M, Rijken M, van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk H.
    Journal: Patient Educ Couns; 2012 Jun; 87(3):383-8. PubMed ID: 22178391.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To explore how professional caregivers in communal living arrangements support people with a mild or moderate intellectual disability (ID) who have diabetes. METHODS: A qualitative study, 13 caregivers participated in semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: Professional caregiver support in diabetes care is almost solely directed towards administering medication and controlling food intake. Caregivers want to provide person-centered care but are hindered by a conflict between protecting a client's health and at the same time respecting autonomy. None of the caregivers had received training in supporting self-management; their knowledge about diabetes is limited. The few that engaged their client in self-management stressed the importance of a positive and collaborative approach. CONCLUSION: This study provides a first insight into the challenges that professional caregivers experience when a client with ID has diabetes. More education for caregivers seems needed. Self-management support is likely to benefit from consensus among caregivers about what comprises person-centered care and self-management in people with ID who have a chronic disease. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Increasing caregivers' awareness of the importance of supporting self-management in people with ID and a chronic disease is essential. Discussing practice examples in the light of existing knowledge about developing autonomy will contribute to their awareness.
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