title: Application of Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Model to Improve Diabetes Health Outcomes: A Pilot Study.
abstract: The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Model as a guide to improve diabetes health outcomes. The success of the holistic and patient-centered diabetes pilot program indicates that nontraditional approaches to managing diabetes are effective.
authors.affiliation: Troy University, Troy, Alabama.
authors.forename: Yulanda
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Faison
authors.forename: Djuana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Weed
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome