7th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare

Research Article

Understanding the Needs of Low SES Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2013.252153,
        author={Priscilla Barnes and Kelly Caine and Katherine Connelly and Katie Siek},
        title={Understanding the Needs of Low SES Patients with Type 2 Diabetes},
        proceedings={7th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare},
        publisher={IEEE},
        proceedings_a={PERVASIVEHEALTH},
        year={2013},
        month={5},
        keywords={type 2 diabetes; diabetes self-management practices; rural communities; qualitative research; chronic disease; low ses},
        doi={10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2013.252153}
    }
    
  • Priscilla Barnes
    Kelly Caine
    Katherine Connelly
    Katie Siek
    Year: 2013
    Understanding the Needs of Low SES Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
    PERVASIVEHEALTH
    ICST
    DOI: 10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2013.252153
Priscilla Barnes1, Kelly Caine2, Katherine Connelly,*, Katie Siek3
  • 1: Indiana University-Bloomington School of Public Health
  • 2: Clemson University School of Computing
  • 3: University of Colorado
*Contact email: connelly@indiana.edu

Abstract

This work-in-progress reports preliminary results of an interview study (n=5) with low SES, rural patients with type 2 diabetes. The paper presents 3 themes and associated design suggestions relating to the high-prevalence of co-morbidities, the importance of external support, and the different stages a patient may be in with respect to making lifestyle changes.