Abstract

The purpose of this two-phase mixed methods study was to examine the influence of selected variables on quality of life (QOL) and adherence to diabetes regimen in a convenience sample of adults with Type 2 diabetes. Participants were all clients of the same American Diabetes Association-recognized diabetes center and had previously received comprehensive diabetes education.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3033423; ProQuest document ID: 304772827. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Michele L. Poradzisz, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Omicron

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Self-care, Type 2 Diabetics, Health Care Regimen

Advisor

Carol Ferrans

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Illinois Chicago

Degree Year

2001

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-05-23

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