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Type 1 diabetes and physical activity: An assessment of knowledge and needs in healthcare practitioners
Camilla Knight 
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Rob Lowe ,
Richard Bracken
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Rob Lowe ,
Richard Bracken
Journal of Diabetes Nursing, Volume: 20, Issue: 8, Pages: 271 - 277
Swansea University Authors:
Camilla Knight , Rob Lowe , Richard Bracken
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Abstract
This study examined healthcare practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in providing physical activity guidance to people with type 1 diabetes. Data collection occurred in the form of a 23-question, open-ended survey and semi-structured interviews exploring practitioners’ knowledge regarding exercise...
| Published in: | Journal of Diabetes Nursing |
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| Published: |
2016
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29845 |
| Abstract: |
This study examined healthcare practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in providing physical activity guidance to people with type 1 diabetes. Data collection occurred in the form of a 23-question, open-ended survey and semi-structured interviews exploring practitioners’ knowledge regarding exercise and type 1 diabetes. Participants had rarely received formal training regarding physical activity for people with type 1 diabetes. They indicated limited knowledge of specific physical activity guidelines, either for the general population or for people with type 1 diabetes. However, participants reported feeling relatively confident in their ability to advise people with type 1 diabetes regarding physical activity. The disparity between practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in advising people with type 1 diabetes about physical activity raises concerns regarding the accuracy of the information being provided to individuals with the condition. |
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| College: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Issue: |
8 |
| Start Page: |
271 |
| End Page: |
277 |