Provider question | Clues to beliefs |
What do you think caused your diabetes? | • Is the cause biologically, spiritually, or emotionally based? • External or internal source? • Related to God's will, own behavior, environment, imbalance? |
Why do you think it started when it did? | • Does the family believe there was a critical or triggering event? |
What do you think your diabetes does to you/your child? How does it work? | • Family's explanation of diabetes • What symptoms does the family relate to diabetes? • Meaning the family attaches to symptoms |
How severe is your diabetes? | • Perception of seriousness • Belief in the diagnosis • Perceptions of duration of diabetes |
What kind of treatment do you think you should receive? | • Types of treatment believed to be effective • Western approaches? • Alternative approaches? • Thoughts about taking insulin |
What are the most important results you hope to receive from this treatment? | • Highlights family priorities • Symptoms and issues of less concern to family |
What are the chief problems your diabetes has caused for you? | • May provide insight into patient's perceived barriers |
What do you fear most about your diabetes? | • Quality of life as defined by the family • May uncover feelings of hopelessness and being overwhelmed |
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