Reduction of non-adherent behaviour in a Mexican-American adolescent with type 2 diabetes.

摘要: This single-subject research aimed to evaluate the effect of occupation-based activities improve diabetes self-management skills in a non-adherent 19-year-old Mexican-American adolescent transitioning young adulthood. Using pre-test/post-test design, subject's performance was re-evaluated with five standardized measures following an 8-week intervention. The subject made major improvements on Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, Exercise Behaviour and goal attainment targeted behaviours basis Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Adapted Intrusiveness Rating Scale Social/Role Activities Limitations revealed increased intrusiveness his life, once he finally embraced need prioritize self-care. study illuminated how culturally sensitive, early intervention might potentially prevent or reduce debilitating complications value this is its contribution body literature role occupational therapist secondary prevention Mexican-Americans. Research suggestions included expansion design larger samples higher-level studies adolescents from various cultural backgrounds. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.