Faktorer som kan ha betydelse för patientens följsamhet av egenvård vid Diabetes Mellitus typ II : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: Diabetes Mellitus type II is a chronic disease that is characterized by impaired insulin secretion an insulin-resistant tissue. This disease may, if insufficiently threated cause multiple symptoms like fatigue, difficulty sleeping and dry skin. Complications caused by the disease include arteriosclerosis where cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in diabetics. Self-care is relevant to decrease these symptoms and complications where Orem’s self-care model can provide insight. Aim: To explore the factors that may be of importance for the patient’s adherence to self-care and health promoting actions at Diabetes Mellitus type II. In addition, the included studies selection groups are described. Method: This study was conducted as a descriptive literature study with 11 articles with qualitative, quantitative and mixed approaches. Main Result: The adherence of self-care at Diabetes Mellitus type II may be affected by factors as if the patient has enough knowledge about the disease and self-care. Additional factors are if the patient is motivated or not, the effect of self-care on the daily life, complications, social support and if the patient is accepting the illness or not. The participants were recruited from different countries and included nurses specialized in diabetes, patients with diabetes and patients with hypertonia. In addition, the participants were recruited from mother studies, health centers and patient records. Conclusion: The nurse should work to promote health and to do that the nurse needs to see the whole patient as an individual and his or her needs. It is therefore important to have sufficient knowledge about the disease, as well as all the factors that may affect the patient's adherence to self-care in diabetes mellitus type II.