Self-management support interventions for type 2 diabetic patients.

Abstract

Self-management support is a major task of diabetes care providers to facilitate their patients in performing necessary self-care behaviors. Its implementation strategies should be, however, appropriate for typical clinical encounter which is busy and time limited. This article provides a conceptual framework of self-management support interventions for type 2 diabetic patients in clinical setting. Details about 3 intervention components including: (1) Educational intervention; (2) Behavioral change intervention, and; (3) Emotional/psychological support intervention are also described.