The barriers and facilitators people with diabetes from a nonEnglish speaking background experience when managing their medications: A qualitative study

Abstract

Aims and objectives: To explore the barriers to and facilitators of effective medication management from the perspectives of people with diabetes from a nonEnglish speaking background, carers and health professionals.Background: The barriers that people with diabetes experience managing their medications can adversely impact on health outcomes. People from nonEnglish speaking backgrounds are at risk of medication-related problems, although there is a paucity of research in this area.Design: A qualitative research design using a purposive sampling approach.Methods: People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes from a nonEnglish speaking background, their carers, and health professionals who assisted ..