Effect of health education relying on social groups on the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes

VernacularTitle:依托社会团体开展健康教育对2型糖尿病患者生存质量的影响
Author: Jia LIU ; Peng DUAN ; Lian SI ; Lina WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Social group; Type 2 diabetes; Quality of life
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(26):11-13
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the effects of relying on social groups,membership and health education on the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods 110 patients with type 2 diabetes as social group members were randomly selected as the intervention group,meanwhile,113 cases of nonsocial group members were set as the control group.Quality of Life Scale(SF-36) was adopted to assess the survival quality.All patients were given follow-up after six months to score again.Results There was no significant difference in each dimension score between the two groups before the intervention.After six months follow-up,the control group in each dimension score showed no obvious difference compared with half a year ago.While in the intervention group,the difference was statistically significant in dimension of general health,vitality,emotional functions,mental health and social function compared with half a year ago.Conclusions The quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes can be improved by the establishment of social organizations and health education.