title: Proposal of an integrative model of adjustment to chronic conditions: An understanding of the process of psychosocial adjustment to living with type 2 diabetes.
abstract: Psychosocial adjustment to living with a chronic condition was explored in this grounded theory study, focusing on type 2 diabetes. Despite a range of relevant theories, there is limited understanding of the process of adjustment. The study aimed to address this issue. That was achieved through collecting and analysing personal narratives using individual interviews and focus groups. This allowed for the development of a normative integrative model of adjustment to chronic conditions based on biopsychosocial principles. The integrative model of adjustment to chronic condition has the potential to lead to improved understanding of adjustment processes.
authors: 1 Teesside University, UK.
authors: Lis D
authors: LD
authors: Hammond
authors: 2 Independent Psychological Services LLP, UK.
authors: Sarah
authors: S
authors: Hirst-Winthrop
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000523:psychology*; D000066498:Emotional Adjustment; D017144:Focus Groups; D066296:Grounded Theory; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological
keywords: biopsychosocial model; chronic conditions; grounded theory; psychosocial adjustment; type 2 diabetes