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ArticleBMC geriatrics2024

Role perceptions and experiences of adult children in remote glucose management for older parents with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.

Xiang Ye, Rongzhen Liu, Shangjie Che, Yanqun Zhang, Jiaqi Wu, Ya Jiang, Xiangrong Luo, Cuihua Xie

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Xiang Ye *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Rongzhen Liu *Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Shangjie CheSchool of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yanqun ZhangDepartment of Emergency, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Jiaqi WuDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Ya JiangDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Xiangrong LuoDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China.
Cuihua XieDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.1838, Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China. Xch71@126.com.

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the nursing research project of Southern Medical University Z2021004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the advent of the smart phone era, managing blood glucose at home through apps will become more common for older individuals with diabetes. Adult children play important roles in glucose management of older parents. Few studies have explored how adult children really feel about engaging in the glucose management of their older parents with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through mobile apps. This study provides insights into the role perceptions and experiences of adult children of older parents with T2DM participating in glucose management through mobile apps.

methodsIn this qualitative study, 16 adult children of older parents with T2DM, who had used mobile apps to manage blood glucose for 6 months, were recruited through purposive sampling. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews to explore their role perceptions and experiences in remotely managing their older parents' blood glucose were conducted. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) were followed to ensure rigor in the study. The data collected were analyzed by applying Colaizzi's seven-step qualitative analysis method.

resultsSix themes and eight sub-themes were identified in this study. Adult children's perceived roles in glucose management of older parents with T2DM through mobile apps could be categorized into four themes: health decision-maker, remote supervisor, health educator and emotional supporter. The experiences of participation could be categorized into two themes: facilitators to participation and barriers to participation.

conclusionSome barriers existed for adult children of older parents with T2DM participating in glucose management through mobile apps; however, the findings of this study were generally positive. It was beneficial and feasible for adult children to co-manage the blood glucose of older parents. Co-managing blood glucose levels in older parents with T2DM can enhance both adherence rates and confidence in managing blood glucose effectively.

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Adult ChildrenDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Mobile ApplicationsParentsQualitative ResearchAdultAgedBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedBlood GlucoseAdult childrenGlucose managementMobile appOlder parentsQualitative studyType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMID39097684
PMCPMC11297597

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