title: Effects of a self-management skills-acquisition program on pre-dialysis patients with diabetic nephropathy.
abstract: The study was to examine the effects of a six-month educational program aiming acquisition of self-management skills on patients with diabetic nephropathy. One-group, pre- and post-test design was performed. Face-to-face and telephone interviews were conducted by nurses. Thirty participants completed the program. As a result of the program, self-efficacy, self-management ability, and Hb(A1c) improved, and renal function was maintained.
authors.affiliation: Harada Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.
authors.forename: Kana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kazawa
authors.forename: Michiko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Moriyama
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D055815:Young Adult