Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4940994 | Research in Developmental Disabilities | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This paper builds upon the limited existing literature on people with ID self-managing type 2 diabetes and provides a robust, qualitative account of the participants' experiences, whilst confirming some of the existing challenges, both for people with ID and their supporters. To self-manage with autonomy and overcome the difficulties of adjustment, further strategies such as training and education needs are highlighted. In addition, the meaning and relevance of the Self-efficacy construct is evaluated in the context of people with ID self-managing T2D. This provides useful information in terms of tailoring existing mainstream T2D interventions to meet the needs of people with ID, as such programs are commonly theoretically guided by Self-efficacy. Furthermore, this evaluation provides rationale for the exploration of people with IDs' Self-efficacy in relation to other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer symptoms and gastrointestinal disorders.
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Authors
Andrew Maine, Adele Dickson, Maria Truesdale, Michael Brown,