Illness perceptions among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.

Published in: International journal of nursing practice (2019)

The findings of the present study suggest that the illness perceptions of Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes should be improved. This evidence may enrich the theoretical understanding of illness perceptions and be used to develop interventions for enhancing illness perceptions in such patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
end stage renal disease
physical activity
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
patient reported