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The Outlook of Healthcare Providers on the Involvement of Diabetic Patients as Health Promoters for Diabetes Prevention Among Their Family Members: A Qualitative Study.
Alsulami, Ghaida; Alharbi, Muna; Alanazi, Mona; Aseeri, Abeer; Bajamal, Eman.
Affiliation
  • Alsulami G; Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, SAU.
  • Alharbi M; Faculty of Nursing, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, SAU.
  • Alanazi M; College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
  • Aseeri A; College of Nursing, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
  • Bajamal E; College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU.
Cureus ; 15(7): e42108, 2023 Jul.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37602072
Background and objective Examples of patients becoming health promoters for diabetes prevention in their own families, although few, are on the rise. Nevertheless, despite this increase in patient involvement in diabetes prevention, there is scarce research regarding healthcare providers' perspectives on the active engagement of patients as health promoters for their family members. In light of this, we aimed to explore the perspectives of healthcare providers working at primary health clinics regarding patient involvement in diabetes prevention among their own family members and close relatives. Methodology This study was conducted between July and December 2022 at the Primary Healthcare Clinics at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Semistructured interviews based on purposive sampling were conducted with 13 participants, and their data were thematically analyzed. Results Two main themes emerged from the interviews: the patients' readiness to be health promoters and the willingness of healthcare staff to support promoter patients. Healthcare providers perceived the involvement of diabetes patients in promoting the health of their family members and close relatives as beneficial; however, several barriers may prevent these patients from becoming effective health promoters. Conclusions Healthcare providers understand the significance of involving patients with diabetes as health promoters for their family members and close relatives. Patients can offer unique insights into the lived experience of diabetes management, as well as provide practical advice for lifestyle adjustments. Nevertheless, healthcare providers should also recognize the limits of patients' knowledge and skills and ensure that patients receive proper training and support to serve as effective health educators.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative_research Language: En Journal: Cureus Year: 2023 Document type: Article Country of publication: United States

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative_research Language: En Journal: Cureus Year: 2023 Document type: Article Country of publication: United States