The effects of COVID‐19 on self‐management behaviours and service experiences in type 2 diabetes mellitus. (4th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Quirke‐McFarlane, Sophia; Hodgkinson, Anna; Weinman, John; Meiyalagan, Narthana; Prince, Alexis C; Chamley, Mark; Stevenson, Jennifer M
• Is Part Of: Practical diabetes. Volume 38:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 19b
• Publication Date: 2021-10-04
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- type 2 diabetes mellitus -- behaviour change -- treatment adherence -- self‐management -- service experiences -- UK; Diabetes -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Medical protocols -- Periodicals; 616.46206
• DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2356
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-2897

Abstract

Abstract: This study explored the impact of COVID‐19 on adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) self‐management behaviours and service experiences within an ethnically diverse UK sample. A cross‐sectional survey design was employed. An 18‐item survey was administered to suitable patients attending the Lambeth Diabetes Intermediate Care Team (South East London, UK) via text message (n=993) or post (n=62). A total of 150 participants completed the survey, which revealed that 30% had changed their diabetes medication taking behaviour since the start of the COVID‐19 pandemic for a number of reasons. Negative changes in physical activity levels and dietary behaviours were also reported. Of those who received a telephone consultation, high satisfaction levels were reported but a clear preference for face‐to‐face consultations was still present. Our findings suggest that the COVID‐19 pandemic is having a negative impact on individuals with T2DM physical activity levels and dietary behaviours. Additionally, the findings indicate that although telephone consultations were highly accepted, many would prefer to receive a face‐to‐face consultation in future. Copyright © 2021 John Wiley & Sons.