SelfCare Focus
Issue: Volume 01: Issue 3; Pages 83 - 116
EMBRACING THE EVIDENCE ON PROBLEM SOLVING IN DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
by B Stetson, S Boren, H Leventhal, D Schlundt, R Glasgow, E Fisher, R Iannotti, D Randal, D Kent, T Lumber, J Nelson, L Ruggiero, C Barnes, K Fitzner
Stetson B. Problem Solving in Diabetes Self-Management. SelfCare 2010;1(3):83-99
Problem solving is integral to successful self-management by those with diabetes, yet it is reportedly the most difficult skill to teach. The American Association of Diabetes Educators hosted a Problem Solving Symposium during which 15 invited thought leaders from multiple disciplines examined current knowledge about problem solving and the translation of empirical findings into the practice of diabetes self-management education.
THE ECONOMIC BURDEN OF MINOR AILMENTS ON THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE IN THE UK
by N Pillay, A Tisman, T Kent, J Gregson
Tisman A. The Economic Burden of Minor Ailments. SelfCare 2010;1(3):105-116
The UK population often consults General Practitioners (GPs) rather than pursuing self care for minor ailments (MAs). The associated costs of this behaviour have not been quantified.
SELF CARE OF ACUTE ‘RED EYE’
by J Kennedy
Kennedy J. Self Care of Acute Red Eye. SelfCare 2010;1(3):100-104
SELFCARE FOCUS
A selection of newly published papers on self care from the worldwide literature
Every week, we will provide a brief summary and a link to the published abstract of newly published papers selected from the worldwide literature as being of particular interest to the SelfCare community.