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
Culturally 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
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
SELF-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
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