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A Model of Chronic Nutrient Infusion in the Rat
Published on: August 14, 2013
Developing a conceptual model for understanding nutritional problems and their negative impacts on quality of life
Yun Wang1, Xiangping Yuan2, Xianju Gu3
1Department of Neurology, Xinqiao Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Aim:
The purpose of this study was to obtain an in-depth understanding of nutritional problems and concerns among patients with type 2 diabetes and explored the negative impacts of those nutrition issues on health outcomes.
Design:
A qualitative research method was used.
Methods:
Twenty-one adult patients with type 2 diabetes participated in a semi structured interview. Recordings were transcribed verbatim, and content analysis was used to identify themes.
Results:
Four themes emerged from the analysis to represent nutritional problems and negative impacts: nutrition literacy, sociocultural aspects of nutrition, nutrition behaviours, and negative health outcomes.
Public Contributions:
The study promoted further understanding of nutrition issues and negative impacts among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. Personal, social, cultural and religious factors should all be taken into consideration when promoting nutrition care.
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