Attitudes, wishes, and needs of diabetes patients and their relatives: Turkish data from the DAWN2 study

İlhan TARKUN; Suzan Dumanli ÖZGÖKSU

Article Details

Attitudes, wishes, and needs of diabetes patients and their relatives: Turkish data from the DAWN2 study

Authors:

İlhan TARKUN | Suzan Dumanli ÖZGÖKSU

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2017 Vol.47 Issue 2, pp.447-454

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000751410

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Abstract:

 

Background/aim: The DAWN2 (Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes, and Needs) study was conducted in order to ascertain the wishes, needs,  and attitudes of diabetes patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals. The study was conducted across 17 countries, including  Turkey, and its objective was to introduce policies that could successfully meet these requirements. In this article, the needs, wishes, and  attitudes of diabetes patients and their relatives in Turkey are compared with those from other countries.  Materials and methods: Eighty patients with type 1 diabetes, 426 patients with type 2 diabetes, and 126 relatives of patients with diabetes  were included in the study.  Results: Depression was common in individuals suffering from diabetes and the quality of life was negatively affected. The primary  concerns of diabetic individuals were general hypoglycemic attacks, nocturnal hypoglycemia, and gaining weight. Analysis of selfcare  activities showed that physical activity, foot care, and frequency of blood glucose measurement were below average in Turkey as  compared to other countries.  Conclusion: DAWN2 is the first study of its kind. The problems and shortcomings related to diabetes care and management in Turkey  are once again revealed with this study, and important data and opportunities to improve them are presented.

Article Details

Attitudes, wishes, and needs of diabetes patients and their relatives: Turkish data from the DAWN2 study

Authors: İlhan TARKUN | Suzan Dumanli ÖZGÖKSU

Publisher: TUBITAK

Main Topics: Promotion of health

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2017 Vol.47 Issue 2, pp.447-454

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2017

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000751410

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

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Authors:

İlhan TARKUN | Suzan Dumanli ÖZGÖKSU

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2017 Vol.47 Issue 2, pp.447-454

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000751410

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144