title: Facilitators of diabetes self-management among rural individuals.
abstract: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus has increased dramatically with a higher rate in rural populations. Diabetes self-management behaviors such as medication administration, blood glucose testing, and appropriate diet and exercise regimens must be implemented daily to increase chances of achieving therapeutic patient outcomes. Home healthcare clinicians are pivotal in assisting these individuals to be more self-confident and independent in managing their diabetes, achieving therapeutic goals, and addressing diabetes-related complications. This article will discuss facilitators of diabetes self-management in rural populations and implications for home healthcare clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Caralise W. Hunt, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, Auburn University School of Nursing, Auburn, Alabama. Joan S. Grant, PhD, RN, is a Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, Alabama. Jennifer J. Palmer, MSN, RN, is a PhD Student, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, Alabama. Laura Steadman, EdD, CRNP, RN, is an Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, Alabama.
authors.forename: Caralise W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: Joan S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Palmer
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Steadman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015190:Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011340:Problem Solving; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012424:Rural Population; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support