Physical Activity Supports Provided by Healthcare Providers to Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract Introduction There is limited evidence around the physical activity support delivered by different types of healthcare providers (HCPs) to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the type of physical activity support delivered by 3 HCP type...

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Published in:Canadian journal of diabetes 2012-06, Vol.36 (3), p.119-127
Main Authors: Hnatiuk, Jill, BKin, MSc, Duhamel, Todd A., BSc, MSc, PhD, Katz, Alan, MBChB, MSc, CCFP, Ready, A. Elizabeth, BA, MA, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adultes
adults
collaboration interprofessionnelle
diabète de type 2
Endocrinology & Metabolism
health system
interprofessional collaboration
lignes directrices sur l’activité physique
Other
physical activity guidelines
primary care
soins primaires
système de santé
type 2 diabetes
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Summary:Abstract Introduction There is limited evidence around the physical activity support delivered by different types of healthcare providers (HCPs) to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the type of physical activity support delivered by 3 HCP types, and to compare this support to that perceived by patients with type 2 diabetes. A secondary aim was to describe awareness, knowledge and use of the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) physical activity guidelines and Canada's Physical Activity Guide (CPAG). Method The HCP and the Patient Physical Activity Support Questionnaire were answered by 48 HCPs and 26 patients from 8 interprofessional primary care clinics specializing in diabetes education. Results There was no difference in the type of physical activity support between HCP types, however, there was a difference between overall HCP and patient report of physical activity support (5.29 vs. 2.04 unprompted; 9.90 vs. 6.07 prompted, p
ISSN:1499-2671
2352-3840
DOI:10.1016/j.jcjd.2012.04.009