Lived experiences of diabetic outpatients attending clinics in rural areas of Limpopo province in South Africa.
Mabitsela Hezekiel MphashaTebogo M MothibaLinda SkaalPublished in: Health SA = SA Gesondheid (2023)
This study encourages the adoption of a family-centred approach, partnering with family members in the care of diabetic outpatients since most of the care takes place at home. Further studies are also recommended to design interventions which would address the experiences of patients for better outcomes.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- healthcare
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- type diabetes
- hiv positive
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- quality improvement
- chronic kidney disease
- primary care
- wound healing
- physical activity
- pain management
- affordable care act
- electronic health record
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue
- chronic pain
- hepatitis c virus
- glycemic control
- hiv infected