reviewDiabetes CareNov 10, 2016BRONZE OA

Psychosocial Care for People With Diabetes: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association

National Institutes of Health · Applied Behavioral Research (United States) · +8 more institutions

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Abstract

Complex environmental, social, behavioral, and emotional factors, known as psychosocial factors, influence living with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, and achieving satisfactory medical outcomes and psychological well-being. Thus, individuals with diabetes and their families are challenged with complex, multifaceted issues when integrating diabetes care into daily life. To promote optimal medical outcomes and psychological well-being, patient-centered care is essential, defined as "providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions" (1). Practicing personalized, patient-centered psychosocial…

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