Exploring Beliefs about Adherence in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring Beliefs about Adherence in People with a Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes: A Patient's Perspective
IRAS ID
195058
Contact name
Josie Corrina Goodby
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Coventry University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 30 days
Research summary
Diabetes is a major health risk, linked to a number of other conditions. Patient non-adherence is common, making glycaemic control difficult to stabilise. Particular challenges are in part due to patients requiring a variety of self-management behaviours that can require both medical intervention and prescribed lifestyle changes. Research suggests that there are complex reasons behind non-adherence which include psychological and sociological factors which have been previously identified as predictors. Research further suggests prescribed therapies such as exercise, diet and life style changes are perceived differently to medical interventions.
In light of this, this study will use a qualitative methodology to add to the current body of knowledge by exploring beliefs, perceptions and expectations of adherence in a sample of people with type 2 diabetes. The study also aims to explore the dynamics of the physician-patient relationship in order to have a better understanding of how healthcare recommendations are communicated and what factors inform health related decision making.
The study will be situated at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire located within an outpatient setting. Ten individual’s attending their first outpatient appointment in a diabetes clinic will be recruited to the study. Data will be collected by audio recording medical consultations as well as conducting patient and physician interviews in order to gain better insight into individuals’ perceptions, expectations and experiences regarding diabetes management as well as the dynamics and communication within a physician-patient relationship.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
16/WS/0105
Date of REC Opinion
18 May 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion