Action and coping plans related to the behavior of adherence to oral anti-diabetic medication
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.rmrp.2021.172558Keywords:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Medication Adherence, Hypoglycemic Drugs, Planning Techniques, NursingAbstract
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Study Design: This mixed-methods study. Objective: To describe action plans related to the behavior of adherence to oral antidiabetic medications produced by people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and identify the challenges and coping strategies for the establishment of this behavior. Methods: The study followed-up 44 people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who used oral antidiabetic medications from southeast Brazil. Adults were invited to build action and coping plans based on the Implementation Intention Theory. The plans were quantitative and qualitatively analyzed. Results: Action plans included three major themes: (1) binding oral antidiabetic medication to time markers or the sleep/wake cycle; (2) in specific environments; (3) associated with daily life activities. The motivation for coping with the perceived barriers focused on placing the pills in visible places, asking for help from family members, establishing a routine and feeding properly. Conclusions: The most effective way to manage satisfactory oral antidiabetic medication adherence seems to be recognizing the perceived barriers by patients. The implementation of specific and individualized action and coping plans to overcome perceived barriers was the stark difference.
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