TY - JOUR AU - Nakao, Tomomi AU - Shimizu, Yasuko AU - Nunoi, Kiyohide AU - Sato, Yuichi PY - 2017/09/02 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - A mixed methods study to examine the difficulties experienced and coping behaviours used by people with Type 2 diabetes of working age in Japan JF - International Diabetes Nursing JA - idn VL - 14 IS - 2 SE - Original Articles DO - 10.1080/20573316.2017.1394626 UR - https://www.internationaldiabetesnursing.org/index.php/idn/article/view/313 SP - 60-65 AB - Objective:<p>The aim of this study was to investigate measures to support people of working age with Type 2 diabetes by clarifying their coping behaviours.</p>Research methods:<p>Mixed research methods were adopted. The questionnaires investigated PAID, SDSCA, and biomedical test data. After the questionnaires were completed, a qualitative survey in which the participants were asked to discuss any difficulties and corresponding coping measures was conducted.</p>Results:<p>The participants were 100 individuals (77 men). The following three aspects of difficulties felt in coordinating work and diabetes management were revealed: ‘Difficulty readjusting living hours’, ‘The presence of stress inhibiting a treatment lifestyle’, and ‘Conflict between maintaining interpersonal relationships and implementing treatment behaviors’. Among the factors associated with coping behaviours, a significant difference was seen in the presence or absence of coping measures for ‘Difficulty readjusting living hours’ and body mass index.</p>Conclusions:<p>When assessing patients, it is best to perform assessments from the three perspectives described in the present study.</p> ER -