Research article summary (published 29 Sep 2004):

The benefits of peer support with diabetes.

Full Abstract

TOPIC: Peer coaching for diabetes support. purpose. To see if peer coaching assists a person with diabetes make the correct diet and activity choices. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Journal articles, Internet. CONCLUSIONS: Peer support is helpful for people who are struggling to cope with diabetes. If peer support is offered, a structured follow-up program needs to be in place.

Author information

Author/s: McPherson, Sandra L (SL); MacPherson, Sandra L (SL); Joseph, Dayle (D); Sullivan, Elaine (E);

Affiliation: W. W. Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT, USA. mcp1997(-atsign-)hotmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: Nursing forum (Nurs Forum), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2004 Oct-Dec; vol 39 (issue 4) : pp 5-12

Dates: Created 2005/02/09; Completed 2005/04/14; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 15700481, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Comments and Corrections

ErratumIn: Nurs Forum. 2005 Jan-Mar;40(1):41. (Note: MacPherson, Sandra L [corrected to McPherson, Sandra L])

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adaptation, Psychological Attitude to Health Choice Behavior Cognitive Dissonance Diabetes Mellitus - metabolism; prevention & control; psychology Diabetic Diet Female Follow-Up Studies Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Services Needs and Demand Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated - metabolism Humans Life Style

Life Style Middle Aged Models, Psychological New England Nurse Clinicians - organization & administration Nursing Assessment Nursing Evaluation Research Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration Peer Group Program Evaluation Self Care Self-Help Groups - organization & administration Social Support

Associated Chemicals: Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated (0)

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