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ArticleThe science of diabetes self-management and care2025

Experiences With a Novel Micro-Choice-Based Concentrated Group Intervention for People With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.

Bente Elisabeth Bendixen, Ane Wilhelmsen-Langeland, Kirsten Lomborg, Eirin Måkestad, Trine L Skogheim, Anne Schønberg, Marjolein M Iversen, Gerd Kvale, Eirik Søfteland, Anne Haugstvedt

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Bente Elisabeth BendixenDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.ORCID 0009-0007-9912-9523
Ane Wilhelmsen-LangelandDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-6260-086X
Kirsten LomborgDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.
Eirin MåkestadHelse i Hardanger, Øystese, Norway.
Trine L SkogheimHelse i Hardanger, Øystese, Norway.
Anne SchønbergHelse i Hardanger, Øystese, Norway.
Marjolein M IversenDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.
Gerd KvaleHelse i Hardanger, Øystese, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-5449-2344
Eirik SøftelandHelse i Hardanger, Øystese, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-7221-1013
Anne HaugstvedtDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-9742-295X

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purposeThe purpose of this study was to explore experiences with an interdisciplinary micro-choice-based concentrated group intervention for people with type 2 diabetes.

methodsA qualitative study with individual semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 adults (8 women, ages 45-74 years) with type 2 diabetes. Purposive sampling was used, and participants from 3 different intervention groups in the micro-choice-based concentrated group intervention were recruited. Thematic analysis was used for the data analysis.

resultsThree main themes were identified: (1) group intervention tailored to individual needs through friendly and skilled professionals, (2) valuable social interactions and an experience of fellowship, and (3) commitment to change through goal setting and conscious micro-choices. The participants described a readiness for change that was met by important knowledge from skilled professionals in the concentrated intervention. They reported that new knowledge, particularly about micro-choices and the focus on how insulin works in the body, led to change in their awareness and self-management. The concentrated group intervention was a preferred setting that contained a sense of community without compromising on meeting individual needs. Participants described internalized changes after the intervention and a willingness to adhere to changes necessary for their self-management.

conclusionStudy findings showed that a micro-choice-based concentrated group intervention for people with type 2 diabetes can be a valuable approach contributing to improved patient activation and diabetes self-management. The findings underpin the importance of increased diabetes knowledge and support from an interprofessional team to bring about significant changes in everyday life.

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Choice BehaviorDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Self CareSelf-ManagementAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Research

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