The impact of social support on outcomes in adult patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review. Curr Diab Rep 2012 Dec;12(6):769-81
Date
09/06/2012Pubmed ID
22949135Pubmed Central ID
PMC3490012DOI
10.1007/s11892-012-0317-0Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84870673399 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 313 CitationsAbstract
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases globally and in the United States. Although preventable, type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 % of all cases of diabetes worldwide and continues to be a source of increased disability, lost productivity, mortality, and amplified health-care costs. Proper disease management is crucial for achieving better diabetes-related outcomes. Evidence suggests that higher levels of social support are associated with improved clinical outcomes, reduced psychosocial symptomatology, and the adaptation of beneficial lifestyle activities; however, the role of social support in diabetes management is not well understood. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the impact of social support on outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Author List
Strom JL, Egede LEAuthor
Leonard E. Egede MD Center Director, Chief, Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
CounselingDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Female
Health Care Costs
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Self Care
Social Support
Treatment Outcome
United States
