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Abstract

This research is examining Indigenous clients' experiences accessing Traditional and Western diabetes care services, and what helps them to better manage and cope with diabetes. Viewers will get a better understanding of the connection the client has with traditional healers and ceremonies within an integrated diabetes care model.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Melissa Stevenson, BScN, RN, CDE - Faculty of Health Disciplines: Graduate Studies, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada; Jeff Vallance, PhD - Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada; Karen Cook, PhD, MSc(A), BSN - Athabasca University, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Athabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada;

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Research Methodologies, Diabetes Management, Traditional Healing, Type II Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Anishnaabek Nanadagin: Examining the role of traditional healing in an integrated diabetes care model

Washington, DC, USA

This research is examining Indigenous clients' experiences accessing Traditional and Western diabetes care services, and what helps them to better manage and cope with diabetes. Viewers will get a better understanding of the connection the client has with traditional healers and ceremonies within an integrated diabetes care model.