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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Implementing the Flinders model of self-management support with aboriginal people who have diabetes: Findings from a pilot study |
Author: | Battersby, M. Ah Kit, J. Pridcaux, C. Harvey, P. Coffins, J. Mills, P. |
Citation: | Australian Journal of Primary Health, 2008; 14(1):66-74 |
Publisher: | Australian Journal Primary Health, Australian Institute Primary Care & School Public Health |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
ISSN: | 1448-7527 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Malcolm W. Battersby, Jackie Ah Kit, Colleen Prideaux, Peter W. Harvey, James P. Collins and Peter D. Mills |
Abstract: | A pilot program for Aboriginal people with diabetes on Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, aimed to test the acceptability and impact of using the Flinders model of self-management care planing to improve patient self-management. A community development approach was used to conduct a twelve-month demonstration project. Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) conducted patient-centred, self-management assessment and care planning. Impacts were measured by patient-completed diabetes self-management assessment tool, goal achievement, quality of life and clinical measures at baseline and 12 months. Impact and acceptability were also assessed by semi-structured interviews and focus groups of AHWs. Sixty Aboriginal people with type 2 diabetes stated their main problems as family and social dysfunction, access to services, nutrition and exercise. Problems improved by 12% and goals by 2 6%, while quality of life scores showed no significant change. Self-management scores improved in five of six domains. Mean HbA1c reduced from 8.74-8.09 and mean blood pressure was unchanged. AHWs found the process acceptable and appropriate for them and their patients. It was concluded that a diabetes selfmanagement program provided by AHWs is acceptable, improves self-management and is seen to be useful by Aboriginal communities. Barriers include lack of preventative health services, social problems and time pressure on staff. Enablers include community concern regarding the prevalence and mortality associated with diabetes. |
Keywords: | Aboriginal health Diabetes Chronic-condition self-management Rural health Care planning |
Description: | © La Trobe University 2008 |
DOI: | 10.1071/PY08009 |
Published version: | http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/PY08009.htm |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 General Practice publications |
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