Diabetes management in people living with dementia in Japan: a qualitative exploration

Background Dementia and diabetes are highly prevalent among the older society in Japan. People living with dementia (PLWD) often face hurdles in managing diabetes. This study explored the perspectives of healthcare providers in Japan regarding diabetes management in PLWD. Methods We conducted a qual...

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Published in:Psychogeriatrics 2022-09, Vol.22 (5), p.728-735
Main Authors: KM, Saif‐Ur‐Rahman, Hirano, Yukiko, Hirakawa, Yoshihisa, Yatsuya, Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
care management
Dementia
Dementia disorders
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Disease management
Emotions
Food availability
Health care
Japan
qualitative study
Social interactions
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Summary:Background Dementia and diabetes are highly prevalent among the older society in Japan. People living with dementia (PLWD) often face hurdles in managing diabetes. This study explored the perspectives of healthcare providers in Japan regarding diabetes management in PLWD. Methods We conducted a qualitative study using in‐depth interviews as a data collection method. A total of 15 physicians and nurses were interviewed. A qualitative content analysis of the codes was performed to generate the themes. Results The major themes focused on the management of medications/therapeutic regimen, difficulties of continuing health care, emotional aspects of PLWD for adherence to lifestyle modification, and varying direction and degree of family support for diabetes care. Conclusion PLWD in Japan face challenges in medication management, food restriction, and lifestyle modification. Policies to engage home visit care workers in medication management, consideration of the emotional aspect of PLWD, and utilisation of social support might help in the proper management of diabetes in PLWD.
ISSN:1346-3500
1479-8301
DOI:10.1111/psyg.12876