2017
The Impact of Social Support on Self-care of Patients With Diabetes: What Is the Effect of Diabetes Type? Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Song Y, Nam S, Park S, Shin IS, Ku BJ. The Impact of Social Support on Self-care of Patients With Diabetes: What Is the Effect of Diabetes Type? Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2017, 43: 396-412. PMID: 28578632, DOI: 10.1177/0145721717712457.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2HumansSelf CareSocial SupportConceptsDiabetes mellitusSocial supportMeSH search termsSelf-care skillsDiabetes typeT2DM subjectsCochrane LibraryOverall effect sizePublication statusMeta-AnalysisSystematic reviewType 1Irrelevant studiesUnpublished studiesGlucose monitoringSearch termsMellitusDiabetesPatientsSocial support measuresEffect sizeT2DMT1DMEMBASEMEDLINE
2014
Social networks and future direction for obesity research: A scoping review
Nam S, Redeker N, Whittemore R. Social networks and future direction for obesity research: A scoping review. Nursing Outlook 2014, 63: 299-317. PMID: 25982770, PMCID: PMC4438261, DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2014.11.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObesity risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsHealth behaviorsObesity researchPrevalence of obesityHIV risk behaviorsIndividual health behaviorsCardiovascular mortalityPhysical inactivityObesity preventionObesity ratesAlcohol consumptionHealth outcomesSleep deprivationObesityUnhealthy eatingLimited informationSociocontextual factorsFuture directionsSmokingReviewMortalityPrevalencePathologyIndividual approach
2013
Challenges of Diabetes Management in Immigrant Korean Americans
Nam S, Song HJ, Park SY, Song Y. Challenges of Diabetes Management in Immigrant Korean Americans. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2013, 39: 213-221. PMID: 23427240, DOI: 10.1177/0145721713475846.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKorean AmericansSocial stigmaTraditional women's rolesWomen's rolesFamily obligationsFamily members' healthFamily membersCommunity levelFocus groupsFamily supportPublic awarenessMembers' healthAmericansOpen-ended questionsFinancial stabilityTop priorityFull implementationStigmaLanguage servicesEducationMost participantsLimits accessEntire familyImmigrationHealth care
2012
Unmet Needs for Social Support and Effects on Diabetes Self-care Activities in Korean Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Song Y, Song HJ, Han HR, Park SY, Nam S, Kim MT. Unmet Needs for Social Support and Effects on Diabetes Self-care Activities in Korean Americans With Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2012, 38: 77-85. PMID: 22222514, PMCID: PMC3649548, DOI: 10.1177/0145721711432456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-care activitiesType 2 diabetesUnmet needMiddle-aged Korean AmericansDiabetes Self-Care ActivitiesType 2 diabetes patientsType 2 diabetes careSocial supportCommunity-based intervention trialMultivariate regression analysisSignificant strong predictorsKorean AmericansDiabetes careIntervention trialsDiabetes patientsType 2Multivariate analysisDiabetesStudy designFuture interventionsUnmetBaseline dataSupport needsStrongest predictorRegression analysis
2011
Barriers to diabetes management: Patient and provider factors
Nam S, Chesla C, Stotts NA, Kroon L, Janson SL. Barriers to diabetes management: Patient and provider factors. Diabetes Research And Clinical Practice 2011, 93: 1-9. PMID: 21382643, DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2011.02.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Disease ManagementHumansPatient CompliancePatient Education as TopicSelf CareSocial SupportConceptsType 2 diabetesHealth beliefsDiabetes managementMetabolic controlInadequate metabolic controlPoor glycemic controlPatients' health beliefsSearch of PubMedHealth care systemPatients' financial resourcesClinician barriersGlycemic controlPatient barriersPatient adherenceProvider factorsClinicians' attitudesDiabetes carePatients' perceptionsHealth literacyDiabetesSystematic reviewPatientsCare systemCliniciansIntervention strategies