J Korean Diabetes.  2021 Dec;22(4):290-295. 10.4093/jkd.2021.22.4.290.

Interventional Strategies Based on the Types of Family Characteristics for the Diabetes Educator

• Park MJ

• KMID: 2526213
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2021.22.4.290

Abstract

Family roles are important consideration in diabetes management. The various psychosocial contexts within families, especially those with a member with diabetes, are very complex and play a key role in comprehensive care. It is important that all diabetes educators are aware of such family characteristics when designing an intervention. Diabetes educators are required to understand diverse types of family characteristics and should be well trained regarding such roles to support families with a diabetic member.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Education; Family characteristics

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