Lenora Duhn, Madison Robertson, Idevania Costa, Beatriz Alvarado, Geneviève C Paré, Pilar Camargo-Plazas
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Objective: To explore diabetes self-management for older adults in rural Ontario.
Methods: Fourteen adults, 65 and older, with diabetes, participated in this study using a participatory, art-based approach involving photovoice and semi-structured interviews. Data underwent hermeneutic phenomenology analysis.
Findings: Four themes emerged, elucidating the lived experiences of participants managing diabetes in a rural context.
Discussion: This study underscores the challenges and strategies of diabetes self-management in rural older adults. A holistic approach, encompassing physical, emotional, and mental well-being, is pivotal, augmented by proactive lifestyle choices. Effective coordination in medication management and enhanced communication among health care providers emerged as essential. The unique role of pets illuminates their profound impact on participants' activity levels and emotional fortitude, suggesting they can be vital assets in diabetes care. Collectively, these findings guide health professionals and policymakers in crafting nuanced, context-sensitive interventions to optimize diabetes management for older adults in rural contexts.
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