Renata Kokanovi?|Lenore Manderson
Exploring Doctor–Patient Communication in Immigrant Australians with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study
University of Melbourne|Monash University
study explored perceptions australian immigrants interactions doctors regarding diagnosis treatment management type 2 diabetes mellitusindepth interviews conducted 30 men women greek indian chinese pacific island backgrounds living melbourne australia elicit perceptions management diabetes impact participants recruited convenience sample general practitioners community organizations providing support people living diabetes topics discussed included initial reaction diagnosis patienthealth care provider communication influence message framing perception quality doctorpatient relationship transcripts coded analyzed authorsnumerous issues facilitate inhibit constructive positive relationships doctors patients type 2 diabetes patients reported difficulty absorbing information provided early consultations experienced difficulty comprehending practical aspects management styles communication discourses normalization catastrophe influenced participants responsesdoctors face complex task encouraging behavioral change adherence establishing maintaining supportive relationship patients timing technical complexity communication diabetes management prevention complications require attention