Open AccessBeyond hemoglobin A1c: a videographic analysis of conversations about quality of life and treatment burden during clinical encounters for diabetes care
Author(s) -
Shanzay Haider,
Omar El Kawkgi,
Jennifer Clark,
Maggie Breslin,
Kasey R. Boehmer,
Víctor M. Montori,
Kasia J. Lipska
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
endocrine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1559-0100
pISSN - 1355-008X
DOI - 10.1007/s12020-021-02757-3
Subject(s) - quality of life (healthcare) , hypoglycemia , medicine , conversation , diabetes mellitus , sexual function , social support , gerontology , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , family medicine , psychology , nursing , social psychology , endocrinology , communication
Diabetes care has largely focused on reducing the risk of complications by achieving hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) targets; yet, whole-person care may be more effective and desirable. We sought to determine the nature of discussions about quality of life, burden of treatment, hypoglycemia, sexual function, and social support during diabetes-focused clinical encounters.