Issues that impact type‐2 diabetes self‐management in rural communities. Issue 11 (16th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ross, Selina; Benavides‐Vaello, Sandra; Schumann, Lorna; Haberman, Mel
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Volume 27:Issue 11(2015)
• Page Start: 653
• Page End: 660
• Publication Date: 2015-03-16
• Subjects: Diabetes type 2 -- management -- rural -- review; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.730692
• DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12225
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2327-6886

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate and synthesize the evidence related to issues that impact type‐2 diabetes self‐management in rural communities. Data sources: A systematic review of the literature from 2008 to 2013 was conducted using the following health science databases: CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and OVID. Other databases searched included the clearinghouses of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC); National Rural Health Association (NRHA), State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), and Rural Health Research & Policy Centers (RHRPC). Keywords used to obtain relevant articles included rural, type‐2 diabetes self‐management, health disparities, and nursing. Conclusion: Three themes emerged from the literature examined: barriers to type‐2 diabetes self‐management, provider tools and education enhance type‐2 diabetes self‐management, and recommendations and guidelines for diabetes self‐management efficacy. Implications for practice: The information presented here will support healthcare providers in improving preventative care, providing optimal disease management, and assisting with successful type‐2 diabetes self‐management in rural populations.