Evaluation of treatment compliance and quality of life status of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious and progressive disease that occurs when carbohydrates, fat and protein are not used effectively in the body, but it is a problem that greatly affects the individual when the desired level of control cannot be achieved. In this study, the relationship between Treatment Compliance and Quality of Life in Type 2 DM Patients aged 65 and over was evaluated to inform patients about chronic complications, prevent complications, and maintain appropriate care when complications develop. The research was planned as descriptive and cross-sectional. In the unit with a population of 4000, 90 people aged 65 and over with Type 2 DM were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 71.99±5.76 years (min-max: 65-94). 55.6% of the patients were women, 84.4% were married and 55.6% were primary school graduates. The mean score of the Elderly Quality of Life Scale was 23.32±6.59, and the mean score of the Patient Compliance Scale in the Treatment of Type 2 DM was 86.67±8.68. In the study, the relationship between Treatment Compliance and Quality of Life in Type 2 DM patients aged 65 and over was evaluated, and a negative and independent significant relationship was found between scale scores. This study will set an example for patients diagnosed with Type 2 DM to adapt to their treatment and determine their quality of life and make future plans.