Women's Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Program (WWDP): Qualitative findings from the UK and Australian feasibility study.

Anderson, D; Sturt, J; McDonald, N; Sapkota, D; Porter-Steele, J; Rogers, R; Temple, A; Seib, C; McGuire, A; Tjondronegoro, D; Walker, R; Al-Khudairy, L; White, C

Women's Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Program (WWDP): Qualitative findings from the UK and Australian feasibility study.

Sturt, J McDonald, N Sapkota, D Porter-Steele, J Rogers, R Temple, A Seib, C McGuire, A Tjondronegoro, D Walker, R Al-Khudairy, L White, C

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Citation:: Diabetes research and clinical practice, 2021, 172, pp. 108654
Issue Date:: 2021-02

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dc.contributor.author	Anderson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8996-9624
dc.contributor.author	Sturt, J
dc.contributor.author	McDonald, N
dc.contributor.author	Sapkota, D
dc.contributor.author	Porter-Steele, J
dc.contributor.author	Rogers, R
dc.contributor.author	Temple, A
dc.contributor.author	Seib, C
dc.contributor.author	McGuire, A
dc.contributor.author	Tjondronegoro, D
dc.contributor.author	Walker, R
dc.contributor.author	Al-Khudairy, L
dc.contributor.author	White, C
dc.date.accessioned	2021-05-10T01:42:02Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-04
dc.date.available	2021-05-10T01:42:02Z
dc.date.issued	2021-02
dc.identifier.citation	Diabetes research and clinical practice, 2021, 172, pp. 108654
dc.identifier.issn	0168-8227
dc.identifier.issn	1872-8227
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148795
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Aims</h4>To undertake a qualitative study of a multimodal behavioural intervention and research protocol developed to improve wellness in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the Women's Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes program (WWDP).<h4>Methods</h4>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants who completed the WWDP. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically in an iterative process.<h4>Results</h4>Themes developing from interviews were broadly grouped into three domains, 1) Hope for a better everyday life; 2) Reflection of the program and its contents; and 3) Impacts on health and wellbeing. Participants viewed the WWDP as a necessary and valuable approach that was crucial in helping them adopt strategies to improve their wellbeing and prevent complications associated with T2DM. Some participants expressed ambivalence towards their adherence to the program due to day-to-day life commitments. The most appreciated feature of the program were the individualised approach adopted by the consultation nurse via skype, convenient appointments, the provision of credible and factual information and the accessible website.<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study critically evaluated perceptions of participants towards the WWDP and provided important recommendations for improving the delivery and sustainability of the program in future. Participants perceived the program as an effective means of supporting their T2DM self-management and improving wellbeing.
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dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Diabetes research and clinical practice
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dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Endocrinology & Metabolism
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
dc.subject.mesh	Feasibility Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Women's Health
dc.subject.mesh	Health Promotion
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	United Kingdom
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
dc.subject.mesh	Feasibility Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Health Promotion
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	United Kingdom
dc.subject.mesh	Women's Health
dc.title	Women's Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Program (WWDP): Qualitative findings from the UK and Australian feasibility study.
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Abstract:

Aims

To undertake a qualitative study of a multimodal behavioural intervention and research protocol developed to improve wellness in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the Women's Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes program (WWDP).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants who completed the WWDP. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically in an iterative process.

Results

Themes developing from interviews were broadly grouped into three domains, 1) Hope for a better everyday life; 2) Reflection of the program and its contents; and 3) Impacts on health and wellbeing. Participants viewed the WWDP as a necessary and valuable approach that was crucial in helping them adopt strategies to improve their wellbeing and prevent complications associated with T2DM. Some participants expressed ambivalence towards their adherence to the program due to day-to-day life commitments. The most appreciated feature of the program were the individualised approach adopted by the consultation nurse via skype, convenient appointments, the provision of credible and factual information and the accessible website.

Conclusions

This study critically evaluated perceptions of participants towards the WWDP and provided important recommendations for improving the delivery and sustainability of the program in future. Participants perceived the program as an effective means of supporting their T2DM self-management and improving wellbeing.

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