Perception of elderly patients with diabetes about the role of the family in the treatment

Authors

  • Renata Borsaro Monteiro de Souza Psicologia. Centro Universitário de Brasília, UniCEUB, Brasil, UniCeub. Brasília, DF.
  • Sergio Henrique de Souza Alves Psicologia, Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília, e do Centro Universitário de Brasília, UniCeub. Brasília, DF.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19i2p349-370

Keywords:

Type 2 diabetes, Treatment, Family.

Abstract

The objective was to know the perception of elderly diabetics about family participation in treatment. Participants were six elderly who answered a semi-structured interview. It found major difficulties in relation to food and exercise adherence. It was observed the importance of family involvement in achieving glycemic control and quality of life of respondents and that the family needs to be supported so you can play the role of diligent.

Author Biographies

Renata Borsaro Monteiro de Souza, Psicologia. Centro Universitário de Brasília, UniCEUB, Brasil, UniCeub. Brasília, DF.

Graduação em Pedagogia, Universidade de Uberaba, MG. Graduação em Psicologia.  Centro Universitário de Brasília, UniCEUB, Brasil, UniCeub. Brasília, DF.

 

Sergio Henrique de Souza Alves, Psicologia, Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília, e do Centro Universitário de Brasília, UniCeub. Brasília, DF.

Graduação em Psicologia, Universidade de Brasília. Mestrado e Doutorado em Psicologia, Universidade de Brasília. Professor Titular do Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasília, e do Centro Universitário de Brasília, UniCeub. Brasília, DF.

 

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

Souza, R. B. M. de, & Alves, S. H. de S. (2016). Perception of elderly patients with diabetes about the role of the family in the treatment. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 19(2), 349–370. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19i2p349-370

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2016)

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Papers

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