Review and Evaluation of Measures of Self-Management Behaviors for Persons Living with Diabetes
Mentor 1
Rachel F. Schiffman, PhD, RN, FAAN
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
24-4-2015 2:30 PM
End Date
24-4-2015 3:45 PM
Description
Background and Rationale: Approximately 21.9 million people in the United States are living with diabetes. This number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Diabetes is a disease associated with substantial costs for individuals, families, and the healthcare system. Accordingly, a great deal of research is focused on improving the health outcomes of people diagnosed with diabetes. The Individual and Family Self-Management Theory (IFSMT) posits that self-management behaviors are tied to health outcomes; however there exist multiple instruments that purport to measure behaviors related to implementing the diabetic management regimen. The purpose of this project was to identify commonly used and relevant instruments from the literature, and evaluate a select number for validity, reliability, and congruence with the IFSMT. Methods: In consultation with a research librarian, an initial search using PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and literature reviews of multiple measures returned 315 diabetes-related instruments. From this pool, suitable instruments were identified using the following inclusion criteria: tools evaluating diabetes-specific behaviors, availability of psychometric data, English language availability, and frequency of use. Results: Preliminary analysis has identified one instrument that has been extensively used and several others with less frequent use that are in the process of being fully evaluated. Conclusions: Recommendations will be made for measures with strengths and weaknesses so that investigators may make informed choices.
Review and Evaluation of Measures of Self-Management Behaviors for Persons Living with Diabetes
Union Wisconsin Room
Background and Rationale: Approximately 21.9 million people in the United States are living with diabetes. This number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Diabetes is a disease associated with substantial costs for individuals, families, and the healthcare system. Accordingly, a great deal of research is focused on improving the health outcomes of people diagnosed with diabetes. The Individual and Family Self-Management Theory (IFSMT) posits that self-management behaviors are tied to health outcomes; however there exist multiple instruments that purport to measure behaviors related to implementing the diabetic management regimen. The purpose of this project was to identify commonly used and relevant instruments from the literature, and evaluate a select number for validity, reliability, and congruence with the IFSMT. Methods: In consultation with a research librarian, an initial search using PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and literature reviews of multiple measures returned 315 diabetes-related instruments. From this pool, suitable instruments were identified using the following inclusion criteria: tools evaluating diabetes-specific behaviors, availability of psychometric data, English language availability, and frequency of use. Results: Preliminary analysis has identified one instrument that has been extensively used and several others with less frequent use that are in the process of being fully evaluated. Conclusions: Recommendations will be made for measures with strengths and weaknesses so that investigators may make informed choices.
