Factors that influence patient empowerment in inpatient chronic care: early thoughts on a diabetes care intervention in South Africa

Abstract Background The burden of non-communicable diseases is growing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Research suggests that health interventions that aim to improve patient self-management and empower patients to care actively for their disease will improve health outcomes over the lo...

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Main Authors: Nina Abrahams, Lucy Gilson, Naomi S. Levitt, Joel A. Dave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-019-0465-1