Abstract
This article examines current research on behaviour change in relation to supporting older adults with type 2 diabetes in the community. It outlines the different areas of self-care that older adults with diabetes engage in, argues for the need for behaviour change intervention in adults with the illness and discusses the complexities of diabetes self-care regimens, with particular focus on older adults. A review of current scientific thinking about eliciting behaviour change in areas such as diet, physical activity and medication taking is undertaken. The article concludes with a set of practical recommendations for community health professionals.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 22-27 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | British Journal of Community Nursing |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jan 2014 |
