2023
Self-Management and Glycemic Targets in Adult Haitian Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes
Magny-Normilus C, Whittemore R, Nunez-Smith M, Lee C, Schnipper J, Wexler D, Sanders J, Grey M. Self-Management and Glycemic Targets in Adult Haitian Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2023, 72: 211-217. PMID: 36929756, PMCID: PMC10121794, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesSelf-management behaviorsGlycemic targetsSelf-management education programDiabetes self-management education programT2D-related complicationsHaitian immigrantsPrimary study objectiveResearch Electronic Data CaptureSelf-management practicesChronic conditionsGlucose variabilityContinuous glucose monitorMultiple recruitment methodsPhysical activityElevated riskElectronic data captureDisproportionate burdenU.S. adultsT2DDiabetesSelf-ManagementRecruitment methodsStudy objectiveGlucose monitor
2020
SCREENING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN YOUNG ADULTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION-RESULTS FROM THE VIRGO (VARIATION IN RECOVERY ROLE OF GENDER ON OUTCOMES OF YOUNG ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS) STUDY
Ding Q, Spatz E, Lipska K, Lin H, Spertus J, Dreyer R, Whittemore R, Funk M, Bueno H, Krumholz H. SCREENING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN YOUNG ADULTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION-RESULTS FROM THE VIRGO (VARIATION IN RECOVERY ROLE OF GENDER ON OUTCOMES OF YOUNG ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS) STUDY. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 75: 1918. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)32545-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Yang J, Guo J, Tang Y, Huang L, Wiley J, Zhou Z, Whittemore R. The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2019, 75: 1439-1449. PMID: 30561061, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeType 1 diabetesChinese adolescentsMean diabetes durationComplex treatment regimenCross-sectional studyRandomized control trialPerceived stressDiabetes durationDiabetes clinicTreatment regimenMean ageControl trialSample of adolescentsT1DMental healthRelevant interventionsElevated stress levelsCoping stylesDiabetesAdolescentsPsychosocial attributesOngoing stressLower satisfactionOne-quarter
2014
Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes
Pyatak E, Sequeira P, Whittemore R, Vigen C, Peters A, Weigensberg M. Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine 2014, 31: 1615-1624. PMID: 24798586, PMCID: PMC4221576, DOI: 10.1111/dme.12485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesYoung adultsStressful life circumstancesEmergency department utilizationAdult diabetes careHealthcare system barriersLow socio-economic statusHealth system challengesHistory of lossTransition clinicHigher HbA1cDiabetes careAdult careHigh riskHealth providersSystem barriersHealth outcomesPsychosocial needsSocio-economic statusPsychosocial measuresClinical settingType 1Poor healthDiabetesPsychosocial challenges
2007
Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers
Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Ambrosino JM, Lindemann E, Grey M. Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2007, 33: 509-519. PMID: 17991690, PMCID: PMC2390883, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsm104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeChild depressive symptomsType 1 diabetesDepressive symptomsImpact of diabetesMaternal depressive symptomsFamily functioningFamily psychosocial factorsSchool-aged childrenMaternal depressionPsychosocial factorsDiabetesSecondary analysisSymptomsChildren's qualityBaseline dataChildrenMothersPsychosocial adjustmentPerceptions of copingInterventionSkills interventionT1DCopingLifeHispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications
Hatcher E, Whittemore R. Hispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2007, 19: 536-545. PMID: 17897118, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2007.00255.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAttitude to HealthCausalityDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FamilyFemaleFolkloreHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHispanic or LatinoHumansLife StyleMaleMedicine, TraditionalMiddle AgedNursing Methodology ResearchPatient Education as TopicPhytotherapyReligion and PsychologySelf CareSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsType 2 diabetesHispanic adultsMultiple computerized databasesSymptoms of diabetesPatients' explanatory modelsEtiology of diabetesCompetent health careAdults' beliefsChronic illnessHerbal treatmentReference listsDiabetesIndividualized planSerious illnessType 2Biomedical causesHealth professionalsClinical implicationsComputerized databaseHealthcare professionalsIntegrative literature reviewIllnessHealth careHispanic subgroupsAdultsCulturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R. Culturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2007, 18: 157-166. PMID: 17416718, DOI: 10.1177/1043659606298615.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude to HealthClinical CompetenceCommunication BarriersCultural DiversityDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Health BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHispanic or LatinoHumansMinority GroupsNurse-Patient RelationsNurse's RoleNursing Evaluation ResearchOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient Education as TopicRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignTeaching MaterialsTranscultural NursingUnited States
2006
Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes Self-Management
Whittemore R. Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes Self-Management. Nursing Clinics Of North America 2006, 41: 641-654. PMID: 17059979, DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2006.07.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes
Whittemore R, D'Eramo Melkus G, Grey M. Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2005, 14: 195-203. PMID: 15669928, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.00937.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedBody Mass IndexConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, DiabeticExerciseFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth StatusHumansMental HealthMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNursing Methodology ResearchPatient Education as TopicPilot ProjectsRegression AnalysisSelf CareSelf EfficacySocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesWomenConceptsType 2 diabetesMetabolic controlActivity QuestionnairePaffenbarger Physical Activity QuestionnaireDiabetes Self-Care Activities QuestionnaireSelf-Care Activities QuestionnaireNurse coaching interventionPsychosocial adjustmentPhysical Activity QuestionnaireBody mass indexDiabetes-related distressPositive health outcomesSocial supportSelf-management measuresDietary subscaleCross-sectional designDiabetes SurveyMass indexSocial Functioning ScaleDiabetes QuestionnairePhysical activityDiabetesHealth outcomesIntervention studiesPsychosocial measures
2004
A Nurse-Coaching Intervention for Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Melkus GD, Sullivan A, Grey M. A Nurse-Coaching Intervention for Women With Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2004, 30: 795-804. PMID: 15510531, DOI: 10.1177/014572170403000515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesNurse-coaching interventionPilot studyStandard care control conditionCare control conditionDiabetes-related distressA1c levelsTreatment satisfactionTreatment groupsDiabetes educationPhysiologic adaptationsPsychosocial outcomesDiabetesPsychosocial adaptationWomenMonthsGood dietInterventionPhone callsControl conditionSessionsGood exerciseMore satisfactionGroupBMIApplying the Social Ecological Theory to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management
Whittemore R, Melkus GD, Grey M. Applying the Social Ecological Theory to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management. Journal Of Community Health Nursing 2004, 21: 87-99. PMID: 15123438, DOI: 10.1207/s15327655jchn2102_03.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Whittemore R, Melkus GD, Grey M. SELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. Issues In Mental Health Nursing 2004, 25: 243-260. PMID: 14965845, DOI: 10.1080/01612840490274750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsHistory of depressionDepressed moodAntidepressive agentsDiabetes-related health outcomesSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsPercent of womenSelf-reported prevalenceMajority of womenTime of assessmentCross-sectional analysisReuptake inhibitorsDepression treatmentPoor psychosocial adjustmentMost womenHealth functioningHealth outcomesDiabetesWomenPhysiological outcomesDepressionUnderstudied populationPsychosocial adjustmentMood
2003
Promoting Lifestyle Change in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Bak PS, Melkus GD, Grey M. Promoting Lifestyle Change in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2003, 15: 341-349. PMID: 14509099, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2003.tb00407.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced practice nursesLifestyle change interventionsType 2 diabetesLifestyle changesPrimary care settingEpidemic of obesityLifestyle change counselingChange interventionsSignificant lifestyle changesPractice nursesCare settingsTreatment goalsType 2Relapse preventionMutual decision makingHealth conditionsPreventionSuch interventionsDiabetesInterventionObesityReferralEducation programsNurses
2001
The Content, Integrity, and Efficacy of a Nurse Coaching Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Chase S, Mandle CL, Roy SC. The Content, Integrity, and Efficacy of a Nurse Coaching Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2001, 27: 887-898. PMID: 12211928, DOI: 10.1177/014572170102700614.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNurse coaching interventionType 2 diabetesLifestyle changesDiabetes educationIndividualized nursing careHealth-promoting behaviorsQuality of lifeCoaching interventionPreliminary efficacyBlood glucoseNursing carePhysiologic adaptationsHealth outcomesType 2Novel interventionsPsychosocial supportEducational reinforcementPsychosocial adaptationMotivational guidanceInterventionEfficacyDiabetesSignificant increaseMultimethod designModest increase